Licensed Vocational Nurse II

4 days ago


Pasadena, California, United States Kaiser Permanente Full time
Job Summary:

Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or physician, this Licensed Vocational Nurse II will provide nursing care in accordance with the legal scope of practice and within established standards of care, policies, and procedures. The ideal candidate will demonstrate performance consistent with the Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan of Kaiser Permanente.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Uphold Kaiser Permanente's 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 professional(s) 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 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 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 clean work area.
  • Monitor 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 Snellen chart.
  • Perform routine diagnostic tests, following established protocols.
  • Perform skin tests.
  • Assist as member of surgical team.
  • Assist physicians with endotrachael intubations.
  • Assists physician 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 scope of practice.
Requirements:
  • Minimum one (1) year of recent (within the last three (3) years) experience as a LVN in an acute/outpatient setting.
  • Vocational Nurse License (California).
  • Basic Life Support.
Notes:

This is an on-call position, days and hours may vary. In addition to family medicine, this position also supports other specialties in the building. This position will rotate weekends.



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