Find LVN Jobs in Bakersfield

Licensed vocational nurses are critical in providing primary healthcare to patients of all ages. They work under the supervision of registered nurses (RNs) and physicians and are responsible for providing basic medical care, including monitoring patient conditions, executing prescribed treatments, and performing routine procedures, while closely monitoring patients' overall health.

LVNs can connect with jobs in a range of healthcare work environments on the Nursa platform, including hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, long-term care centers, assisted living residences, home healthcare, clinics, and rehabilitation centers.

With Nursa, LVNs have the freedom to choose when and where they work by requesting high-paying per diem shifts at a range of healthcare facilities while supporting teams that need them most.

LVN Responsibilities:

Although specific job duties will vary depending on your work location, the responsibilities of an LVN in any healthcare setting generally include the following:

• Patient care: Administering prescribed medications (oral, topical, injection), performing sterile and non-sterile dressing wounds, providing basic patient care and comfort measures, such as helping with bathing, grooming, feeding, and ambulation, and providing emotional and psychological support to patients and their families
• Patient preparation: Setting up exam and procedure rooms according to visit requirements, reviewing patients’ current medications and medical records, and ensuring patients are properly prepared and informed for examination
• Vital sign monitoring: Monitoring and recording patients' vital signs, including temperature, heart rate, respirations, oxygen saturation, and blood pressure, and communicating any significant changes or abnormal findings to the supervising healthcare team promptly
• Supporting therapeutic measures: Assisting physicians and registered nurses with procedures and performing prescribed treatments, such as administering injections
• Specimen collection: Collecting blood, urine, or sputum samples for laboratory testing as ordered and preparing them for transport
• Documentation: Keeping accurate and detailed records of patients' medical histories, care provided, vital signs, intake/output, and responses to treatment in the patient's chart, often using electronic health record (EHR) systems
• Patient education: Educating patients and their families about various health conditions, medications, dietary restrictions, and home care techniques to promote wellness and recovery
• Professional collaboration: Working closely with physicians, registered nurses, and healthcare professionals of other disciplines to develop and implement patient care plans
• Monitoring equipment: Ensuring that medical equipment is in proper working condition and reporting any malfunctioning equipment
• Compliance with safety and hygiene standards: Maintaining cleanliness and infection control protocols in patient care areas and ensuring compliance with all safety and hygiene standards, including adherence to HIPAA regulations to ensure patient privacy

LVN Qualifications:

The following are typical requirements to become an LVN and other essential qualifications:

• Education: An LVN must have a high school diploma or equivalent and complete a state-approved vocational nursing program. They must pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN) to obtain a license.
• License and certification: An LVN must hold a valid, unencumbered license to practice in the state and must maintain it by fulfilling continuing education requirements. A current Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification is typically required.
• Experience: Although no minimum experience is required, 1+ years experience as an LVN is preferred for per diem roles.
• Clinical skills: An LVN must have excellent clinical skills, including the ability to take accurate vital signs, proficiently administer medications, and perform basic medical procedures safely and competently.
• Attention to detail: An LVN must be detail-oriented and have excellent observational skills to identify subtle changes in a patient's health.
• Communication skills: An LVN must have verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with patients, families, and the rest of the healthcare team.
• Compassion and empathy: Demonstrating a patient-centered attitude with the ability to provide care with sensitivity and respect is crucial.
• Adaptability: The ability to quickly adapt to different healthcare settings, teams, and patient populations is essential for per diem assignments.
• Physical stamina: An LVN must be physically fit as they often must stand for long periods of time, bend, stoop, and perform physically demanding tasks such as lifting and moving patients.
• Time management: An LVN must have excellent time management skills to handle multiple tasks and prioritize patient needs effectively.

LVN Benefits:

Licensed vocational nurses who work PRN LVN jobs with Nursa can enjoy the following advantages:

• Autonomy to create their own work schedules
• Competitive hourly pay rates
• Quick and easy payments after submitting shift reports through the app
• User-friendly platform that facilitates easy job booking via smartphone or desktop
• Easily adjustable search filters to browse by location, facility type, pay rate, or date