LVN II - Dermatology - On-Call

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assists medical personnel with special procedures, minor surgical procedures, and/or diagnostic exams.
• Assesses and monitors patients' condition and notifies physician/health care professional for disposition.
• Prepares and administers medications as directed by physician order following established protocols.
• Maintains equipment and supplies; identifies and arranges for equipment needing repair.
• Applies principles of aseptic technique and infection control as directed by the Infection Control Manual.
• Monitors patient flow and assigns/directs other ancillary personnel as needed.
• Provides medical information and education to patients, following established protocols and guidelines.
• Documents pertinent patient information, assessment, and nursing procedures following established protocols.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Performs patient/care procedures:
  • Explains purpose and process of examinations, tests, and medical procedures to patients.
  • Instructs patients on general health and basic self-care procedures.
  • Reviews, explains, and clarifies physician orders with patients.
  • Instructs patients in the use of home equipment.
  • Administers patient first aid and applies basic orthopedic devices as ordered by a physician.
  • Applies and removes dressings.
  • Executes treatments such as urinary catheterization, bladder irrigations, suction procedures, and throat irrigations.
  • Follows standard infection control procedures.
  • Administers enemas.
  • Initiates emergency procedures (including basic CPR) and provides emergency patient treatments.
  • Monitors patient vital signs and observes for bleeding.
  • Observes machine monitors and administers inhalation therapy.
  • Participates in the development of nursing care plans.
  • Performs surgical preps and prepares and positions patients for procedures.
  • Provides therapeutic care as ordered by a physician.
  • Cleans, rinses, and sterilizes instruments and equipment.
  • Arranges for equipment repair and maintenance.
  • Monitors supply of oxygen and gas tanks.
  • Completes laboratory, radiology requisitions, and specialized test forms.
  • Notifies appropriate personnel of abnormal lab test results.
  • Removes sutures following established protocols.
  • Responds to Code Blues.
  • Takes and records patient vital signs, height, weight, etc.
  • Obtains specimens from patients (urine, stool, etc.).
  • Performs venipuncture and finger sticks to obtain blood samples.
  • Prepares specimens for lab analysis.
  • Performs urine tests (tablet or dipstick), vision screening using Snellen chart, and routine diagnostic tests.
  • Performs skin tests.
  • Assists as a member of the surgical team, including with endotracheal intubations, obtaining tissue specimens, and biopsies.
  • Assists with proctological procedures (e.g., sigmoidoscopies).
  • Restrains or supports patients during procedures.
  • Performs EKGs (electrocardiograms).
  • Assists patients with ambulation and exercises.
  • Administers topical or aerosol medication as ordered.
• Handles transportation:
  • Transports patients to/from designated areas.
  • Routes specimens to the laboratory.
  • Transports laboratory specimens, medical records, laboratory supplies, materials, office supplies, patient-related supplies, equipment, and procedure trays.
• Performs administrative/clerical/record-keeping duties:
  • Requests charts/medical records.
  • Schedules, cancels, and reschedules patient appointments.
  • Initiates follow-up appointments with patients.
  • Checks in patients/members.
  • Prepares outgoing mail.
  • Locates personnel using paging systems or beepers.
  • Provides patient information to family members following patient confidentiality guidelines.
  • Records and sends faxes.
  • Screens patient calls and takes messages for providers.
  • Maintains department logs and updates user manuals.
  • Monitors and maintains protocol manuals.
  • Responds to requests for information.
  • Orders medical supplies and equipment; receives, stores, and distributes materials and supplies.
  • Replenishes linen.
  • Adjusts work schedules and/or reassigns personnel as directed.
  • Serves as a resource to coworkers by answering procedure questions and assisting in problem-solving.
  • Participates in special projects and studies.
  • Demonstrates safety procedures.
  • Coordinates and monitors activities within the module.
  • Functions as a team leader and participates in department meetings.
  • Trains and orients new staff to equipment, general duties, and procedures.
  • Maintains proficiency in clinical skills.
  • Answers call lights, telephones, and takes messages.
  • Calls in telephone prescriptions following established protocols.

Requirements

• One (1) year of recent (within the last three (3) years) experience as a LVN in an acute/outpatient setting.

Qualifications

• Vocational Nurse License (California)
• Basic Life Support certification

Will rotate to Mohs Surgery, Cosmetics, Allergy, and Neurology. This is an on-call position; days and hours may vary.

Pay

$37.44 - $41.47 / hour

Schedule

• Shift: Day
• Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
• Working Hours Start: 08:30 AM
• Working Hours End: 05:00 PM
• Job Schedule: Call-in/On-Call