LVN - San Marcos - Pediatrics - Call-in/On-Call (0) - 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Job Summary

Under direct supervision of an RN or provider, performs routine patient care, excluding administration of IV medications and venipuncture, following established policies, procedures and standards; follows Quality of Service Standards; follows Universal Precautions.

Essential Responsibilities

• May perform nursing care functions such as vital signs, removal and/or application of dressings for assessment by licensed provider.
• Cleaning or irrigating wound after providers assessment and instructions, shaving and skin preparation, ear washes, NG insertion & lavage, urinary catheter insertion & irrigation.
• Reinforce standardized self care procedures as directed by licensed provider.
• Recognizes and responds to acute emergency situation following established procedures.
• Orients patients to system policies and practices.
• Provides appropriate instruction sheets based upon provider direction. Reviews instruction sheet with patient.
• Affords assistance in treatment rooms during minor surgical procedures and/or various diagnostic examinations by positioning and draping.
• May assist licensed provider with patient examinations and treatments by positioning, restraining patients, and assisting as directed.
• Administers medications, excluding IV medications, as ordered by provider. Observes and documents patients response to medications and therapy.
• May perform lab tests including urine dip-tests, acetone tests, hemoccult tests, tests to determine PH, protein, PKU. May perform hearing and vision tests, glaucoma tests and visual acuities. Collects, by non-invasive and invasive techniques, and preserves specimens for testing, including urine, and sputum and stool.
• Participates in Department Quality Assurance activities.
• Performs other duties, as required, such as checking patients medical records for incomplete data and relaying message to staff personnel.

Note

Bold print indicates the differences between an MAII & LVN.

Experience

• Ability to work effectively with the public.
• Demonstrated knowledge of sterile technique.
• 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.

Education

• Ability to give and follow verbal and written instructions.

License, Certification, Registration

• Vocational Nurse License (California)
• Basic Life Support

Additional Requirements

• Notes Weekends and Holiday shifts required.
• Must meet On Call requirements.
• Home location San Marcos may float to all pediatrics sites in the North(Carlsbad, Oceanside, Escondido, Rancho Bernardo).

Primary Location

California,San Marcos,San Marcos Medical Offices 3

Scheduled Weekly Hours

1

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Working Hours Start

07:00 AM

Working Hours End

08:00 PM

Job Schedule

Call-in/On-Call

Employee Status

Regular

Department

San Marcos Outpatient Med Cntr - Pediatrics-Regular Clinic - 0806

Pay Range

$35.36 - $38.53 / hour

Kaiser Permanente

Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. 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.

Travel

Yes, 75 % of the Time

Work Setting

Onsite