Treatment Nurse LVN Full-Time

(Kern River Transitional Care) Bakersfieldidence Opco, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Training and Growth

Supportive Leadership

Job summary

Kern River Transitional Care is a full-time facility in Bakersfield, CA seeking a compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to join our treatment team. The role emphasizes wound care, accurate documentation, and resident-centered care.

Responsibilities include wound assessment and treatment per physician orders, charting progress, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team, and maintaining infection-control standards.

Qualifications

• Current California LVN license in good standing.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Previous wound care or treatment nurse experience preferred.
• Skilled nursing or long-term care experience preferred.
• Knowledge of wound prevention, assessment, treatment, and documentation.
• Strong communication, organizational, and clinical skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Perform wound assessments and treatments according to physician orders and care plans.
• Monitor residents for changes in skin condition, wounds, and treatment needs.
• Document treatments, wound measurements, progress, and changes in condition.
• Notify physicians and nursing leadership of significant findings.
• Ensure treatment records and physician orders are complete and current.
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, therapists and others on the care team.
• Assist with developing and updating individualized care plans.
• Implement pressure-injury prevention and skin integrity programs.
• Educate residents, families and staff on wound care and prevention.
• Maintain treatment supplies and ensure equipment is clean and stored.
• Follow infection-control practices and facility/state/federal requirements.
• Participate in care conferences, QA activities, and surveys as needed.

Skills

California LVN license

CPR/BLS

Wound care experience

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Job description

Treatment Nurse – LVN Kern River Transitional Care Full-Time Pay Range: $28.00–$34.00 per hour, based on experience

Kern River Transitional Care is seeking a compassionate and dependable Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to join our team as a full-time Treatment Nurse. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical and documentation skills, excellent attention to detail, and a commitment to providing high-quality, resident-centered care.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform wound assessments and provide treatments according to physician orders and established care plans
• Monitor residents for changes in skin condition, wounds, pressure injuries, and other treatment needs
• Accurately document treatments, wound measurements, progress, and changes in condition
• Notify physicians and appropriate nursing leadership of significant findings
• Ensure treatment records and physician orders are complete and current
• Collaborate with nursing staff, physicians, therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary team
• Assist with developing and updating individualized care plans
• Implement pressure-injury prevention and skin-integrity programs
• Educate residents, families, and staff regarding wound care and prevention
• Maintain treatment supplies and ensure equipment is clean and properly stored
• Follow infection-control practices and all applicable facility, state, and federal requirements
• Participate in care conferences, quality assurance activities, and facility surveys as needed

Qualifications

• Current California LVN license in good standing
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Previous wound care or treatment nurse experience preferred
• Skilled nursing or long-term care experience preferred
• Knowledge of wound prevention, assessment, treatment, and documentation
• Strong communication, organizational, and clinical skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Compassionate, reliable, and committed to excellent resident care

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Training and professional growth opportunities
• Supportive leadership and a great team environment
• Rewarding work that makes a difference in residents’ lives

Job Type: Full-time Pay: $28.00–$34.00 per hour, based on experience

Kern River Transitional Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

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Originally founded in 2013, the organization now consists of hundreds of independent operating subsidiaries, as well as ancillary and support services.

We bring a proven model of mission-driven care that balances access to a national network of support and resources with local decision making.

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We focus on finding innovative and effective team members based on their qualifications, experience, geographic preferences, and personality fit with the existing facility staff and culture.

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We welcome applicants of every race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and any other protected characteristic.

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