LVN -Outpatient- Level II - Riverside Med Center - Obstetrics/Gyn Clinic - Full Time

Job Summary

About the role

This position provides nursing care to patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse or advanced practice provider. It involves observing nursing interventions and assisting medical staff to ensure optimal care.

Responsibilities

• Exhibits excellent customer relations with patients, visitors, providers, and co-workers; shows courtesy, compassion, and respect.
• Provides therapeutic patient care in accordance with the plan established by the physician/advanced practice provider.
• Transcribes physician/advanced practice provider orders and communicates changes to the registered nurse.
• Administers specified medications accurately and follows the provider’s order within the scope of practice.
• Executes treatments such as urinary catheterizations, intravenous catheter placements, and suctioning procedures.
• Adheres to infection prevention and control policies and procedures.
• Performs related patient care functions like taking vital signs, wound care, and collecting specimens.
• Aids in examinations and treatments by selecting and passing instruments, providing support, and restraining the patient.
• Documents patients’ condition, identifies unexpected findings, and reports emergencies to the registered nurse/advanced practice provider.
• May assist in starting and maintaining intravenous flows, performing venipunctures, and collecting specimens.
• Ensures cleanliness of the nursing module/station, patient exam rooms, and patient care equipment.
• Provides a safe and therapeutic environment for patients and staff.
• Communicates effectively verbally and non-verbally.
• Supports patient communication and message management, including emails and call center messages.
• Administers pulse oximetry, humidification therapy, spirometry, oxygen therapy, and suctioning procedures.
• Documents care in Health Connect according to policy, procedures, guidelines, and protocols.
• Participates in staff meetings and in-service programs.
• Assists in ordering and distributing supplies and equipment.
• Accepts verbal and telephone orders from physicians/advanced practice providers.
• Assists in coordinating the discharge process.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum twelve (12) months or greater LVN direct patient care experience within the last three (3) years.
• Vocational Nurse License (California).
• Basic Life Support certification.
• IV Certification and Blood Withdrawal Certification preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience in medical office, acute care, home care services, and skilled nursing facility settings.

Benefits

Details about benefits are not provided in this job posting.

Pay

The posted pay range is $34.14 - $36.93 per hour. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.

Schedule

The position includes rotating weekends and holidays. It also floats within the established seniority section.

Location

Primary Location: California, Riverside, Riverside Medical Offices 2.

Travel

Yes, 50% of the time.

Work Setting

Onsite Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.