LVN I (Bilingual) West LA Medical Center Area - Nephrology-Reg Clinic
Company: Kaiser
Location: Culver City
Posted on: April 17, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Summary: 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 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.
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. 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. Basic Qualifications:
Experience Zero (0) to one (1) year LVN experience. Education N/A
License, Certification, Registration Vocational Nurse License
(California) Basic Life Support Additional Requirements: Bilingual
(English/Spanish) Level II required. Notes: Must successfully pass
or have passed the bilingual test (within the last 12 months), or
be active in the QBS program. This is a variable position, start
times may vary within the specific shift. Will be required to
float. PrimaryLocation : California,Los Angeles,West Los Angeles
Medical Center HoursPerWeek : 40 Shift : Day Workdays : Mon, Tue,
Wed, Thu, Fri WorkingHoursStart : 07:00 AM WorkingHoursEnd : 03:30
PM Job Schedule : Full-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 : West LA Medical Center Area -
Nephrology-Regular Clinic - 0806 Travel : No Kaiser Permanente is
an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive
workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy),
age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental
status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status,
genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of
diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.--s-p-m1--
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