Kern Medical
Location
Bakersfield, California
The Vocational Nurse I performs responsible patient care functions supporting registered nurses and medical staff, utilizing broad knowledge of techniques, procedures, and equipment across various specialized options including general nursing, psychiatric care, or correctional settings. Responsibilities involve direct patient care, administering treatments as prescribed, maintaining detailed records of patient conditions and medications, and demonstrating clinical skill across all age groups.
Candidates must possess a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) card and maintain RQI Provider certification, along with a valid California Vocational Nurse license or equivalent temporary documentation. Educational requirements involve completion of an accredited Vocational Nurse curriculum or an Associate/Baccalaureate degree in Nursing, with specific experience or certification requirements varying based on the assigned clinical option (e.g., IV certification for Option I).
Vocational Nurse I (OB Clinic) - Temporary - Shift
Vocational Nurse I is distinguished from Vocational Nurse II by the latter's completion of a course approved by the nursing board certifying the individual to start peripheral intravenous infusions. Vocational Nurse II's assigned to Psychiatric Nursing or Correctional Nursing must have one (1) year of applicable experience in a particular specialty such as inpatient acute psychiatry, or correctional medicine in lieu of the intravenous infusion certification.
Promotions within the series are considered on a merit basis when recommended by the Department Head and approved by the Director of Personnel.
• Performs other job-related duties as required
Possess a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) card at time of hire. As a continued condition of employment, employee must maintain RQI Provider certification and competency.
Depending on assignment incumbents may be required to possess and maintain specific certificates of competency as a condition of employment.
Education: Completion of a basic pre-service Vocational Nurse curriculum accredited by the California Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technician examiners. OR completion of an educational program leading to an Associate degree or Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing.
Possession of a current valid license as a Vocational Nurse as issued by the State of California OR possession of a temporary license as a Vocational Nurse issued by the State of California OR possession of an interim permit to practice as a Vocational Nurse issued by the State of California. Vocational Nurse II is required to be State certified to start intravenous infusions. Probationary employees possessing a temporary license OR an interim permit must acquire their California Vocational Nurse license during their 6-month probationary period or fail probation.
Education: Completion of a basic pre-service Vocational Nurse curriculum accredited by the California Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technician examiners. OR completion of a educational program leading to an Associate degree or Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing.
Possession of a temporary license as a Vocational Nurse issued by the State of California OR possession of an interim permit to practice as a Vocational Nurse issued by the State of California. One (1) year of vocational nursing experience in a mental health setting or skilled nursing facility for mentally ill persons may be substituted for intravenous infusion certification at the Vocational Nurse II level. Probationary employees possessing a temporary license OR an interim permit must acquire their California Vocational Nurse license during their 6-month probationary period or fail probation.
Education: Completion of a basic pre-service Vocational Nurse curriculum accredited by the California Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technician examiners. OR completion of an educational program leading to an Associate
degree or Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing.
Possession of a current valid license as a Vocational Nurse as issued by the State of California OR possession of a temporary license as a Vocational Nurse issued by the State of California OR possession of an interim permit to practice as a Vocational Nurse issued by the State of California. Vocational Nurse II is required to be certified by Kern Medical Center to give medication. One (1) year of experience in a correctional health care specialty may be substituted for intravenous infusion certification at the Vocational Nurse II level. Probationary employees possessing a temporary license OR an interim permit must acquire their California Vocational Nurse license during their 6-month probationary period or fail probation.
Ability to stand and walk for lengthy periods; ability to sit, bend, squat, kneel and/or twist; ability to push and pull heavy and bulky objects; ability to perform tasks requiring simple grasping and fine finger manipulation; ability to reach and manipulate objects above shoulder height; ability to lift and carry unassisted objects weighing up to 70 lbs. (objects are generally carried distances up to 100 feet); ability to assist with lifting and carrying objects weighing in excess of 100 lbs.; good visual and auditory acuity; ability to work in areas with extended exposure to noise, injury, disease, and death.
Dependent upon assignment, applicants may be required to pass an extensive background check and be fingerprinted. Felony convictions will be disqualifying and convictions for misdemeanors and traffic offenses will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
A valid California Class “C” Driver’s License is required at the time of appointment.
A variety of techniques, methods, procedures, and equipment utilized in patient care.
Utilize a variety of techniques, methods, procedures, and equipment utilized in patient care; maintain effective relations with the registered nurse and medical staff; follow instructions as given; work shifts as required; react competently in emergency situations.
A background check may be required for this classification.
All Kern Medical employees are designated “Disaster Service Workers”. In the event of a disaster or civil disorder, all Kern Medical employees are to remain at work or to report to work in a safe and practicable manner.
If position responsibilities require driving a personal vehicle, then possession of a current valid California Driver’s License and adherence to the Kern County Hospital Authority Vehicle Use and Driving Standard Policy (ENG-EC-119) is required.
If position responsibilities require driving a vehicle owned, leased or rented by Kern Medical, then possession of a current valid California Driver’s license, a signed authorization for Release of Drivers Record Information and adherence to the Kern County Hospital Authority Vehicle Use and Driving Standard Policy (ENG-EC-119) is required.
Revised: February 2016
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