LVN -Outpatient- Lvl II Corona MOB - Internal Medicine-Reg Clinic - Full Time jobs in United States
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Kaiser Permanente · 8 hours ago

LVN -Outpatient- Lvl II Corona MOB - Internal Medicine-Reg Clinic - Full Time

Kaiser Permanente is seeking an LVN for their Outpatient department. The role involves providing nursing care to patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse or physician, ensuring optimal care within established policies and procedures.

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Responsibilities

Exhibits excellent customer relations with patients, visitors, providers, and co-workers; shows courtesy, compassion, and respect; conforms to the critical service standards established for the department
Provides therapeutic patient care in accordance with the patients established by physician/advanced practice providers and/or a registered nurse within the scope of practice
Transcribes physician/advanced practice providers orders and directed by policy
Communicates directly with a registered nurse to institute changes in the plan of care; assists with and contributes to the development of a nursing care plan
Administer specified medication appropriately and accurately following the providers order and or standing orders within scope of practice
Executes treatments such as urinary catheterizations, placement of intravenous catheters, bladder irrigations and instillations, suctioning procedures, throat irrigations and enemas, and utilizing equipment as required. Adheres to infection prevention and control policies and procedures
Adheres to high level of disinfectant, point of use, peel packs policies, and procedures
Perform related patient care functions such as taking temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure readings, wound care, may instruct patient in various self-administered treatment or procedures; obtain specimens; assures correct culture collection
Assist physician/advance practice providers or other medical staff personnel with examinations and treatments by selecting and passing instruments, providing support and restraint to the patient, draping, and other assistance as directed or required
Within scope observes and documents patients condition by gathering signs, symptoms, and reactions to therapy, to identify unexpected and/or significant findings, initiates appropriate emergency procedures as necessary, and reports unusual conditions to the registered nurse/advanced practice providers as established by policy and procedure in a timely manner
May volunteer to start and maintain intravenous flow rate with Certifications, notifies registered nurse/advanced practice/physician of any problems. May discontinue IV therapy except intra-cath and central venous lines
May volunteer to start perform venipuncture/blood withdrawal with Certifications
Collects and processes specimens per policy, procedures, guidelines, and protocols
Provides non-compoicated teaching following the registered nurse/advanced practice provider/physician plan for education. Report any identified learning needs and discharge barriers
Ensures cleanliness of nursing module/station, patient exam room, and proper functioning of patient care equipment by visual inspection, routine testing, and other related methods. Provides a safe and therapeutic environment for patients and staff
Utilizes effective verbal and non-verbal forms of communication
Performs in other departments or modules to which assigned as required by the nursing/department administration to provide and maintain the established standards of care and safety
Performs departmental back-office workflows including but not limited to proactive office encounter, successfully closing care gaps, patient outreach, access and/or nurse visits
Participates in staff meetings, and in-service programs
Assists in ordering and distribution/stocking of module/department supplies and equipment
Accepts verbal and telephone orders from the physician/advanced practice providers
Supports patient communication and message management including but not limited to patient emails, call center messages, and all other back-office messages
Administers pulse oximetry, humidification therapy, spirometer, oxygen therapy via mask or nasal cannula, oral, nasal, and trach suctioning, and sputum induction
Documents care in Health Connect per policy, procedures, guidelines, and protocols
Performs other related duties as assigned and required, including orientation of new employees
Assists in coordinating the discharge process
Performs all job functions within license certification and scope of practice
Promotes, ensures, and improves customer service to internal/external customers by demonstrating skills which are consistent with the organizations philosophy of providing extraordinary customer relations and quality service
Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibilities (Kaiser Permanentes Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, accreditation, and licenser requirements (if applicable), and kaiser Permanentes policies and procedures
Age Related Competencies: Skills assessments and validations are utilized to ensure that employees providing patient care to specific age groups (i.e., infants, adolescents, elderly, etc.) are proficient in identifying the special needs and behaviors associated with a particular patient population

Qualification

Vocational Nurse LicenseBasic Life SupportIV CertificationBlood Withdrawal CertificationDirect Patient CareCustomer RelationsCommunication Skills

Required

Minimum Twelve (12) months or greater LVN direct patient care experience within the last three (3) years. Direct patient care experience may include medical office, acute care, home care services, and skilled nursing facility
High School Diploma or GED
Vocational Nurse License (California)
Basic Life Support
Extraordinary customer relations and quality service are critical to our success
We seek candidates who can demonstrate these skills and are dedicated to providing the highest quality of service to our health plan members

Preferred

IV Certification and Blood Withdrawal Certification preferred

Company

Kaiser Permanente

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Kaiser Permanente is a health organization that offers disease prevention, mental healthcare, and chronic disease management services.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$7.48M
2018-07-17Grant· $0.08M
2014-08-05Grant· $7.4M

Leadership Team

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Gregory Adams
Chair and Chief Executive Officer
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James L. Robinson III
Senior Vice President/Area Manager
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