Licensed Vocational Nurse I
Company: Kaiser
Location: Whittier
Posted on: May 27, 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
coworkers, patients, families and all members of the health care
team with dignity and respect.
Essential Functions:
- Upholds Kaiser Permanente's Policies & Procedures, Principles of
Responsibilities & applicable state, federal & 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 & monitor patients' condition & notify physician/health
care professional for disposition.
- Prepare & administer medications as directed by physician order
following established protocols.
- Maintain equipment & supplies.
- Identify & arrange for equipment needing repair.
- Apply principles of aseptic technique & infection control as
directed by the Infection Control Manual.
- Monitor patient flow & assign/direct other ancillary personnel as
needed.
- Provide medical information & education to patients, following
established protocols & guidelines.
- Document pertinent patient information, assessment & nursing
procedures following established protocols.
- Maintain patient confidentiality.
- Perform other duties as directed.
- Patient/Care Procedures: Explain purpose & process of
examinations, tests & medical procedures to patients, following
established guidelines.
- Instruct patients on general health & basic self care
procedures.
- Review, explain & 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 & remove dressings.
- Execute treatments such as urinary catheterization, bladder
irrigations, suction procedures & throat irrigations.
- Follow standard infection control procedures.
- Administer enemas.
- Initiate emergency procedures (including basic CPR) & 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 & position patients for procedures.
- Prepare patients for physical examinations.
- Provide therapeutic care as ordered by physician.
- Rinse & clean instruments & equipment.
- Sterilize instruments & equipment.
- Arrange for equipment repair & maintenance.
- Sterilize instruments & equipment.
- Arrange for equipment repair & maintenance.
- Maintain clean work area.
- Monitor supply of oxygen & gas tanks.
- Complete laboratory, radiology requisitions & specialized test
forms.
- Notify appropriate personnel of abnormal lab test results.
- Answer member inquires.
- Observe patient condition for reactions during & after
procedures.
- Remove sutures following established protocols.
- Respond to Code Blues.
- Take & record patient vital signs, height, weight, etc.
- Obtain specimens from patients (urine, stool, etc.).
- Perform venipuncture & finger sticks to obtain blood samples.
- Prepare specimens & specimens for lab analysis.
- This job description is not all encompassing.Pay Grade: 25 -
-Basic Qualifications:Experience--- Zero (0) to one (1) year LVN
experience.Education--- N/A.Licenses, Certifications,
Registrations--- Current California Licensed Vocational Nurse.---
Current Basic Life Support card. -Additional Requirements:--- N/A.
-Preferred Qualifications:--- N/A. - - -Notes:
Keywords: Kaiser, Whittier , Licensed Vocational Nurse I, Healthcare , Whittier, California
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