Licensed Vocational Nurse
$62,400–$79,040 year
On-siteBakersfield, California, United States
Job Summary
Greet patients respectfully and ensure timely, safe care while administering prescribed medications per drug protocol and within scope of practice. Perform age-specific vital signs assessments, monitor for medication reactions, and provide education on infusions and injections using evidence-based practice. Document patient conditions, reactions, and interventions in the electronic medical record, maintaining accurate, real-time reporting to the Medical Director. Respond to emergencies by demonstrating and documenting interventions ordered by the Nurse Practitioner or Provider, while adhering to OSHA, HIPAA, and sterile technique guidelines. Work full-time Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm, with competitive hourly pay ranging from $30 to $38.
Required Qualifications
- Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing
- Current, unrestricted LVN license in California
- Intravenous (IV) Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Minimum of one-year post-graduate LVN experience
- Recent infusion experience
- Keen assessment and monitoring skills
- Ability to identify medication reactions quickly
- Skilled at performing intravenous catheter placement and monitoring for signs and symptoms IV site related complications
- Skilled in drawing labs using aseptic technique
- Skilled at performing subcutaneous injections and monitor for site reactions
- Able to demonstrate infection control precautions and sterile technique
- Able to provide age-appropriate education to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and elderly patients
- Demonstrate strong communication skills in speaking and writing
- Effective interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to work independently as well as part of a group
- Strong computer skills, including word processing, efficient use of the internet and email, and experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
- Monday to Friday
- 8am to 4pm
Desired Qualifications
- Recent infusion experience preferred
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