Licensed Vocational Nurse I

3 days ago

Culver City, California, United States HealthEcareers - Client Full time
Job Summary:
As a Licensed Vocational Nurse I, you will provide high-quality patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or physician. You will work within established standards of care, policies, and procedures, demonstrating performance consistent with the Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan of HealthEcareers - Client. You will treat co-workers, patients, families, and all members of the healthcare team with dignity and respect.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Uphold Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities, and applicable state, federal, and local laws.
  • Perform patient care functions, within the scope of competency, considering age-related needs of the patient as prescribed by physician/health care professionals, following established protocols, policies, and procedures.
  • Assist medical personnel with special procedures, minor surgical procedures, and/or diagnostic exams.
  • Assess and monitor patients' condition and notify physician/health care professional for disposition.
  • Prepare and administer medications as directed by physician order, following established protocols.
  • Maintain equipment and supplies.
  • Identify and arrange for equipment needing repair.
  • Apply principles of aseptic technique and infection control as directed by the Infection Control Manual.
  • Monitor patient flow and assign/direct other ancillary personnel as needed.
  • Provide medical information and education to patients, following established protocols and guidelines.
  • Document pertinent patient information, assessment, and nursing procedures, following established protocols.
  • Maintain patient confidentiality.
  • Perform other duties as directed.

Additional Responsibilities:
  • Explain purpose and process of examinations, tests, and medical procedures to patients, following established guidelines.
  • Instruct patients on general health and basic self-care procedures.
  • Review, explain, and clarify physician orders with patients.
  • Instruct patients in the use of home equipment.
  • Administer patient first aid.
  • Apply basic orthopedic devices, as ordered by physician.
  • Apply and remove dressings.
  • Execute treatments such as urinary catheterization, bladder irrigations, suction procedures, and throat irrigations.
  • Follow standard infection control procedures.
  • Administer enemas.
  • Initiate emergency procedures (including basic CPR) and provide emergency patient treatments.
  • Lift patients.
  • Monitor patient vital signs.
  • Monitor patients for bleeding.
  • Observe machine monitors.
  • Administer inhalation therapy.
  • Participate in the development of nursing care plans.
  • Perform surgical preps.
  • Prepare and position patients for procedures.
  • Prepare patients for physical examinations.
  • Provide therapeutic care as ordered by physician.
  • Rinse and clean instruments and equipment.
  • Sterilize instruments and equipment.
  • Arrange for equipment repair and maintenance.
  • Maintain a clean work area.
  • Monitor the supply of oxygen and gas tanks.
  • Complete laboratory, radiology requisitions, and specialized test forms.
  • Notify appropriate personnel of abnormal lab test results.
  • Answer member inquiries.
  • Observe patient condition for reactions during and after procedures.
  • Remove sutures, following established protocols.
  • Respond to Code Blues.
  • Take and record patient vital signs, height, weight, etc.
  • Obtain specimens from patients (urine, stool, etc.).
  • Perform venipuncture and finger sticks to obtain blood samples.
  • Prepare specimens and specimens for lab analysis.
  • Perform urine tests (tablet or dipstick).
  • Perform vision screening using the Snellen chart.
  • Perform routine diagnostic tests, following established protocols.
  • Perform skin tests.
  • Assist as a member of the surgical team.
  • Assist physicians with endotracheal intubations.
  • Assist physicians in obtaining tissue specimens and biopsies.
  • Assist with proctological procedures (i.e., Sigmoidoscopies).
  • Restrain or support patients during procedures.
  • Perform EKGs (electrocardiograms).
  • Assist patients with ambulation and exercises, following established protocols.
  • Administer topical or aerosol medication as ordered.
  • Administer medications as prescribed, within the scope of practice.
  • Transport patients to/from designated areas.
  • Route specimens to the laboratory.
  • Transport laboratory specimens, medical records, laboratory supplies, and materials.
  • Transport office supplies and materials, patient-related supplies and materials.
  • Transport equipment and procedures trays.
  • Administrative/Clerical/Record Keeping:
    • Request charts/medical records.
    • Schedule, cancel, and reschedule patient appointments.
    • Initiate follow-up appointments with patients.
    • Check in patients/members.
    • Prepare outgoing mail.
    • Locate personnel by paging system or beeper.
    • Provide patient information to family members, following patient confidentiality guidelines.
    • Record and send faxes.
    • Screen patient calls and take messages for providers.
    • Maintain department logs.
    • Maintain and update user manuals.
    • Monitor and maintain protocol manuals.
    • Respond to requests for information.
    • Order medical supplies and equipment.
    • Receive, store, and distribute materials and supplies.
    • Replenish linen.
    • Adjust work schedules and/or reassign personnel as directed.
    • Serve as a resource to coworkers by answering procedure questions and assisting in problem-solving.
    • Participate in special projects and studies.
    • Demonstrate safety procedures.
    • Coordinate and monitor activities within the module.
    • Function as a team leader.
    • Participate in department meetings.
    • Train and orient new personnel.

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