Licensed Vocational Nurse

Join Our Team as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in Bakersfield, Ca!

Infusion for Health is a premier, referral-based infusion center serving patients across California, Arizona, Nevada, Washington, Colorado, and Missouri. Our unique centers feature private, comfortable rooms for a personalized patient experience. We are committed to delivering exceptional infusion therapy in a patient-focused, compassionate environment, supported by a team of skilled professionals.

Why Infusion for Health?

• Patient-Centered Care: Our mission is to provide top-notch service and clinical care in a comfortable setting.
• Growth Opportunities: As we continue to expand, we offer opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• Supportive Environment: Join a team where your expertise is valued, and you can make a real difference in patients' lives.

Position Details: We are seeking a dedicated Licensed Vocational Nurse to join our center in Bakersfield. Full-Time, Monday and Fridays, 8am to 4pm, 40 hours total.

What We Offer:

• Competitive hourly pay between $32-$38 DOE + Benefits

Education & Experience:

• Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing required
• Current, unrestricted LVN license in California required
• Intravenous (IV) Certification required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required
• Minimum of one-year post-graduate LVN experience required
• Recent infusion experience preferred

Qualifications & Skills:

• 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)

Essential Functions:

• Greet patients respectfully and ensure patients are cared for in a timely and safe manner.
• Provide general nursing care to patients; administer prescribed medications per drug protocol and within the scope of practice
• Perform an age vital signs and nursing assessment on each assigned patient.
• Provide age specific education; initiate and reinforce as needed for infusions/injections they are receiving.
• Review list of biologic questions for all patients.
• Provide patient education about individualized treatment and answer questions appropriately according to evidence-based practice and the Medication Policy and Procedures. Provide written education materials about the drug they are receiving.
• Follow the Five Rights prior to medication administration.
• Observe, record, and report patient's condition and reactions to drugs and treatments to the Medical Director and record in electronic medical record (EMR). Complete all other required documentation and reporting as necessary.
• Provide accurate, real-time documentation in the patient's EMR
• Provide close monitoring of patients in infusion rooms and prioritize complexity of care.
• Maintain timely flow of patient care and documentation.
• Respond to emergencies and confidently demonstrate and document interventions ordered by the Nurse Practitioner and/or Provider.
• Follow all OSHA guidelines to minimize exposure to blood borne pathogens.
• Follow HIPPA regulations and practices with a high level of integrity and honesty in maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Assist and support colleagues with all aspects of patient care
• Participate and complete other duties as assigned