LPN II - Correctional Health

Flores Internal Medicine is a family medicine practice seeing patients of all ages for checkups, chronic conditions and same-day sick visits. Charts are in athenahealth, and patients schedule through an online portal.

The position

Looking for an LPN II - Correctional Health who knows long-term care and can run a med pass without cutting corners. This position is on site in Bakersfield.

Duties

• Supervise CNAs on the assigned hall and help with ADLs when needed.
• Process new physician orders and transcribe them accurately.
• Count narcotics at shift change with the oncoming nurse.
• Take and record vital signs, weights and blood glucose checks.
• Admit new residents, reconcile medication lists and complete admission paperwork.
• Pass scheduled and PRN medications, including insulin and controlled substances, and document in the eMAR.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of long-term care or clinic experience preferred.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and be on your feet for an entire shift.
• Current LPN or LVN license in California in good standing.
• Graduate of an approved practical nursing program.
• Must pass a criminal background check and TB test.
• Reliable attendance. We are a 24/7 building and short-notice callouts affect residents.
• Knowledge of state survey regulations and resident rights.

Preferred

• Wound care certification (WCC)
• Previous charge nurse experience.
• Dementia care training.

Schedule: 12-hour shifts, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM or 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM

Salary: $30.00 to $35.00 per hour

Why work with us

• Health insurance.
• 401(k) with a 100% match up to 5%.
• Paid sick leave.
• Sign-on bonus.
• Free parking.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Interview process: a phone call, a meeting with the hiring manager, and a final conversation with the team.

Start: Immediately.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Flores Internal Medicine.