LVN III Harbor-Macarthur MOB - Urgent Care
Company: Kaiser
Location: Riverside
Posted on: April 17, 2024
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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 Minimum one (1) year of recent (within
the last three (3) years) experience as a LVN in an
acute/outpatient setting. Education N/A License, Certification,
Registration Vocational Nurse License (California) I.V.
Certification Basic Life Support Additional Requirements: N/A
Preferred Qualifications: N/A Notes: --- May work at any of the 3
UCCs in OC, must be able to work with all age groups, shift
start/end times may vary depending on operational needs. ---
Rotating weekends and holidays. PrimaryLocation : California,Santa
Ana,Harbor/MacArthur Medical Offices HoursPerWeek : 20 Shift :
Evening Workdays : Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
WorkingHoursStart : 05:00 PM WorkingHoursEnd : 10:00 PM Job
Schedule : Part-time Job Type : Standard Employee Status : Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation : B01-SEIU-Local 399 Job Level :
Individual Contributor Job Category : Nursing Licensed & Nurse
Practitioners Department : Harbor-Macarthur MOB - Urgent
Care-Urgi-Ctr - 0806 Travel : Yes, 25 % of the Time Kaiser
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