Lvn I Job at Kaiser Permanente (Aliso Viejo)

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.

Job Responsibility

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 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

Requirements

Zero (0) to one (1) year LVN experience
Vocational Nurse License (California)
Basic Life Support

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