LVN III
Company: Kaiser Permanente
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or physician
provides nursing care in 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 in work habits and clinical practice and treats
co-workers, patients, families and all members of the health care
team with dignity and respect. Essential Responsibilities: +
Upholds Kaiser Permanentes 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 as prescribed by
physician/health care professional(s) following established
protocols, policies and procedures. + Assist medical personnel with
special procedures, minor surgical procedures and/or diagnostic
exams. + Assess and monitor patients condition and notify
physician/health care professional for disposition. + Prepare and
administer medications as 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 as directed
by the Infection Control Manual. + Monitor patient flow and
assign/direct other ancillary personnel as 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 as 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 in use of home equipment. + Administer patient
first aid. + Apply basic orthopedic devices, as ordered by
physician. + Apply and remove dressings. + Execute treatments such
as 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 in development of nursing care plans. +
Perform surgical preps. + Prepare and position patients for
procedures. + Prepare patients for physical examinations. + Provide
therapeutic care as 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 inquires. + 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 or dipstick.) + Perform
vision screening using Snellen chart. + Perform routine diagnostic
tests, following established protocols. + Perform skin tests. +
Assist as member of surgical team. + Assist physicians with
endotrachael intubations. + Assists physician in obtaining tissue
specimens and biopsies. + Assist with proctological procedures
(i.e. Sigmoidoscopies.) + Restrain or support patients during
procedures. + Perform EKGs (electrocardiograms.) + Assist patients
with ambulation and exercises, following established protocols. +
Administer topical or aerosol medication as ordered. + Administer
medications as 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 in
patients/members. + Prepare outgoing mail. + Locate personnel by
paging system or beeper. + Provide patient information to family
members, following patient confidentiality guidelines. + Record and
send Faxs. + 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/or reassign personnel as directed. +
Serve as resource to coworkers by answering procedure questions and
assisting in problem solving. + Participate in special projects and
studies. + Demonstrate safety procedures. + Coordinate and monitor
activities within the module. + Function as team leader. +
Participate in department meetings. + Train and orient new staff to
equipment, general duties and procedures, following established
protocols. + Maintain proficiency in clinical skills. + Answer call
lights. + Answer telephones and take messages. + Call in telephone
prescriptions, following established protocols. + Assume other
activities and responsibilities as directed. + Compliance and
Integrity: Models and reinforces ethical behavior in self and
others in 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 in 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. + And participates in service training and KP programs
provided. Pay Grade: 26 Basic Qualifications: Experience + Home
Health/Hospice - Minimum one (1) year of recent (within the last
three (3) years) experience as a LVN in a home health/hospice or
acute care setting. License, Certification, Registration +
Vocational Nurse License (California) + I.V. Certification + Basic
Life Support Notes: + This is an Per Diem position, days and hours
may vary. COMPANY: KAISERTITLE: LVN IIILOCATION: Los Angeles,
CaliforniaREQNUMBER: External hires must pass a background
check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or
conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner
consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not
limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation,
gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.
Keywords: Kaiser Permanente, Los Angeles , LVN III, Other , Los Angeles, California
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