Licensed Vocational Nurse II
Company: Kaiser
Location: Pasadena
Posted on: March 20, 2023
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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:Representative Duties: 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 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 EKG's (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 Fax's. 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.Basic Qualifications:Experience
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