LVN II - Family Medicine

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.
  • Lifts patients and monitors patient vital signs.
  • Monitors patients for bleeding and observes machine monitors.
  • 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.
  • Rinses, cleans, sterilizes instruments and equipment, and arranges for equipment repair and maintenance.
  • Maintains a clean work area and monitors the supply of oxygen and gas tanks.
  • Completes laboratory, radiology requisitions, and specialized test forms; notifies appropriate personnel of abnormal lab test results.
  • Answers member inquiries and observes patient condition for reactions during and after procedures.
  • Removes sutures following established protocols and responds to Code Blues.
  • Takes and records patient vital signs, height, weight, and obtains specimens (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 following established protocols.
  • Performs skin tests and assists as a member of the surgical team.
  • Assists physicians with endotracheal intubations and in obtaining tissue specimens and biopsies.
  • Assists with proctological procedures (e.g., sigmoidoscopies).
  • Restrains or supports patients during procedures and performs EKGs (electrocardiograms).
  • Assists patients with ambulation and exercises following established protocols.
  • Administers topical or aerosol medication as ordered and medications as prescribed within scope of practice.
• 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 and schedules, cancels, and reschedules patient appointments.
  • Initiates follow-up appointments with patients and checks in patients/members.
  • Prepares outgoing mail and locates personnel by paging system or beeper.
  • 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 and responds to requests for information.
  • Orders medical supplies and equipment, receives, stores, and distributes materials and supplies.
  • Replenishes linen and adjusts work schedules 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, and coordinates/monitors activities within the module.
  • Functions as a team leader, participates in department meetings, and trains/orients new staff.
  • 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 Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in an acute/outpatient setting.
• Vocational Nurse License (California).
• Basic Life Support certification.

Preferred Qualifications

Candidate will work in a message management center, working one-on-one with Physicians/Providers and cross-covering in other similar areas.

Schedule

• Full-time, variable position with start times varying within the shift.
• Day off on Tuesday-Thursday AM; will work every other Saturday.
• Shift: Day, 09:00 AM – 05:30 PM.
• Scheduled weekly hours: 40.

Pay

$37.44 - $41.47 per hour.