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Kaiser Permanente · 1 day ago

LVN I-Panorama City-Internal Medicine-On Call

California-Panorama City-Panorama City Medical Offices 3

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

Kaiser Permanente is a healthcare organization seeking an LVN I to provide nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or physician. The role involves performing patient care functions, assisting medical personnel with procedures, and maintaining patient confidentiality while adhering to established protocols and standards of care.

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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 professionals) 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

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

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

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

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

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