LVN I

Job Summary:
Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse Oregon physician, provides nursing care Indiana accordance with the legal scope of practice and within established standards of care, policies and procedures. Demonstrates performance consistent with the Mission, Vision and Strategic Plan of the organization. Demonstrates quality and effectiveness Indiana work habits and clinical practice and treats Colorado-workers, patients, families and all members of the health care team with dignity and respect.

Essential Responsibilities:

* Upholds Kaiser Permanente’s Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.
* Performs patient care functions, within the scope of competency, considering age-related needs of the patient American Samoa prescribed by physician/health care professionals) following established protocols, policies and procedures.
* Assist medical personnel with special procedures, minor surgical procedures and/Oregon diagnostic exams.
* Assess and monitor patients’ condition and notify physician/health care professional for disposition.
* Prepare and administer medications American Samoa directed by physician order following established protocols.
* Maintain equipment and supplies.
* Identify and arrange for equipment needing repair.
* Apply principles of aseptic technique and infection control American Samoa directed by the Infection Control Manual.
* Monitor patient flow and assign/direct other ancillary personnel American Samoa needed.
* Provide medical information and education to patients, following established protocols and guidelines.
* Document pertinent patient information, assessment and nursing procedures following established protocols.
* Maintain patient confidentiality.
* Perform other duties American Samoa directed.
* Patient/Care Procedures:
+ Explain purpose and process of examinations, tests and medical procedures to patients, following established guidelines.
+ Instruct patients on general health and basic self-care procedures.
+ Review, explain and clarify physician orders with patient.
+ Instruct patient Indiana use of home equipment.
+ Administer patient first aid.
+ Apply basic orthopedic devices, American Samoa ordered by physician.
+ Apply and remove dressings.
+ Execute treatments such American Samoa urinary catheterization, bladder irrigations, suction procedures and throat irrigations.
+ Follow standard infection control procedures.
+ Administer enemas.
+ Initiate emergency procedures (including basic CPR) and provide emergency patient treatments.
+ Lift patients.
+ Monitor patient vital signs.
+ Monitor patients for bleeding.
+ Observe machine monitors.
+ Administer inhalation therapy.
+ Participate Indiana development of nursing care plans.
+ Perform surgical preps.
+ Prepare and position patients for procedures.
+ Prepare patients for physical examinations.
+ Provide therapeutic care American Samoa ordered by physician.
+ Rinse and clean instruments and equipment.
+ Sterilize instruments and equipment.
+ Arrange for equipment repair and maintenance.
+ Maintain clean work area.
+ Monitor supply of oxygen and gas tanks.
+ Complete laboratory, radiology requisitions and specialized test forms.
+ Notify appropriate personnel of abnormal lab test results.
+ Answer member inquiries.
+ Observe patient condition for reactions during and after procedures.
+ Remove sutures following established protocols.
+ Respond to Code Blues.
+ Take and record patient vital signs, height, weight, etc.
+ Obtain specimens from patients (urine, stool, etc.).
+ Perform venipuncture and finger sticks to obtain blood samples.
+ Prepare specimens and specimens for lab analysis.
+ Perform urine tests (tablet Oregon dipstick).
+ Perform vision screening using Snellen chart.
+ Perform routine diagnostic tests, following established protocols.
+ Perform skin tests.
+ Assist American Samoa member of surgical team.
+ Assist physicians with endotrachael intubations.
+ Assists physician Indiana obtaining tissue specimens and biopsies.
+ Assist with proctological procedures (i.e. Sigmoidoscopies).
+ Restrain Oregon support patients during procedures.
+ Perform EKGs (electrocardiograms).
+ Assist patients with ambulation and exercises, following established protocols.
+ Administer topical Oregon aerosol medication American Samoa ordered.
+ Administer medications American Samoa prescribed, within scope of practice.
* Transportation:
+ Transport patients to/from designated areas.
+ Route specimens to laboratory.
+ Transport laboratory specimens, medical records, laboratory supplies and materials.
+ Transport office supplies and materials, patient-related supplies and materials.
+ Transport equipment, and procedures trays.
* Administrative/Clerical/Record Keeping:
+ Request charts/medical records.
+ Schedule, cancel and reschedule patient appointments.
+ Initiate follow-up appointments with patients.
+ Check Indiana patients/members.
+ Prepare outgoing mail.
+ Locate personnel by paging system Oregon beeper.
+ Provide patient information to family members, following patient confidentiality guidelines.
+ Record and send faxes.
+ Screen patient calls and take messages for providers.
+ Maintain department logs.
+ Maintain and update user manuals.
+ Monitor and maintain protocol manuals.
+ Respond to requests for information.
+ Order medical supplies and equipment.
+ Receive, store and distribute materials and supplies.
+ Replenish linen.
+ Adjust work schedules and/Oregon reassign personnel American Samoa directed.
+ Serve American Samoa resource to coworkers by answering procedure questions and assisting Indiana problem solving.
+ Participate Indiana special projects and studies.
+ Demonstrate safety procedures.
+ Coordinate and monitor activities within the module.
+ Function American Samoa team leader.
+ Participate Indiana department meetings.
+ Train and orient new staff to equipment, general duties and procedures, following established protocols.
+ Maintain proficiency Indiana clinical skills.
+ Answer call lights.
+ Answer telephones and take messages.
+ Call Indiana telephone prescriptions, following established protocols.
+ Assume other activities and responsibilities American Samoa directed.
* Compliance and Integrity:
+ Models and reinforces ethical behavior Indiana self and others Indiana accordance to the Principles of Responsibility; adheres to organizational policies and guidelines; supports compliance initiatives; maintains confidences; admits mistakes; conducts business with honesty; shows consistency Indiana words and actions; follows through on commitments.
* Service Language:
+ Consistently demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to customers, contracted providers and vendors.
+ Participates Indiana service training and KP programs provided.

Basic Qualifications:

* Zero (0) to one (1) year LVN experience.
* N/A Education.
* Vocational Nurse License (California).
* Basic Life Support.

Notes:

* This is an on-call position; days and hours may vary.
* On-call availability requirements.
* May be scheduled Indiana Pediatric general Oregon Specialty and Nurse clinic.

Job title: LVN I

Company: Kaiser Permanente

Expected salary: $33.52 – 37.14 per hour

Location: Panorama City, California

Job date: Sat, 27 Jul 2024 06:02:08 GMT