Job Summary:
Information will be added based on hiring manager submission
Essential Functions:
- Upholds Kaiser Permanente's Policies & Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities & applicable state, federal & local laws
- Performs patient care functions, w/in the scope of competency, considering age related needs of the patient as prescribed by physician/health care professional(s) following established protocols, policies & procedures
- Assist medical personnel w/ 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
- 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 w/ patient
- Instruct patient in use of home equipment
- Administer patient first aid
- Apply basic orthopedic devices, as ordered by physician
- Execute treatments such as urinary catheterization, bladder irrigations, suction procedures & throat irrigations
- Follow std infection control procedures
- Initiate emergency procedures (including basic CPR) & provide emergency patient treatments
- Administer inhalation therapy
- 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
- Monitor supply of oxygen & gas tanks
- Complete laboratory, radiology requisitions & specialized test forms
- Notify appropriate personnel of abnormal lab test results
- 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
- Perform venipuncture & finger sticks to obtain blood samples
- Prepare specimens & specimens for lab analysis
- Perform urine tests (tablet or dipstick)
- Perform vision screening using Snellen chart
- Perform routine diagnostic tests, following established protocols
- Assist as member of surgical team
- Assist physicians w/ endotracheal intubations
- Assists physician in obtaining tissue specimens & biopsies
- Assist w/ proctological procedures (i.e., sigmoidoscopies)
- Restrain or support patients during procedures
- Perform EKG's (electrocardiograms)
- Administer medications as prescribed, w/in scope of practice
- Transport patients to/from designated areas
- Transport laboratory specimens, medical records, laboratory supplies & materials
- Transport office supplies & materials, patient related supplies & materials
- Function as team leader
- Call in telephone prescriptions, following established protocols
- Assume other activities & responsibilities as directed
Pay Grade: 29
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
- Minimum one (1) year of recent experience as a LVN in an acute/outpatient setting within the last three (3) years.
- Minimum one (1) year of recent experience as an LVN in a lead capacity within the last three (3) years.
Education
License, Certificate, Registration
- Current California Licensed Vocational Nurse
- I.V. Certification
- Basic Life Support card
Additional Requirements:
- Demonstrated positive interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to adhere to telephone protocols
- Ability to communicate effectively with managers, providers, colleagues and members
- Team player, ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent customer service skills
- Self-starter, innovative and flexible
- Consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to purchasers, contracted providers and vendors
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior leadership experience and/or demonstrated leadership skills
- Basic PC skills: Health Connect/ Mainframe/ KITS/ POINT/ RIS system
Notes:
- May work every other weekend.
- May travel up to 50% annually to other Pediatric clinics within the service area.
Primary Location: California, San Dimas, San Dimas Medical Offices I
Hours Per Week: 40
Shift: Day
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Working Hours Start: 08:30 AM
Working Hours End: 05:00 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: San Dimas MOB1 - Pediatrics-Regular Clinic - 0806
Travel: Yes, 50% of the Time
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.
