Licensed Vocational Nurse II

1 week ago

Harbor City, United States Kaiser Permanente Full time

Job Summary:

As a Licensed Vocational Nurse II at Kaiser Permanente, you will be working in our Obstetrics and Gynecology department. In this role, you will provide high-quality patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or physician, following established standards of care, policies, and procedures.

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/healthcare 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' conditions and notify physician/healthcare 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.

Patient/Care Procedures:

  • 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 send them 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 endotracheal intubations.

  • 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.

  • Transport patients to/from designated areas.

  • Route specimens to laboratory.

  • Transport laboratory specimens, medical records, laboratory supplies, and materials.

  • Transport office supplies and materials, patient-related supplies and materials.

  • Transport equipment and procedure 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 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 team leader.

    • Participate in department meetings.

    • Train and orient new staff to equipment, general duties, and procedures, following established protocols.

    • Maintain proficiency in clinical skills.

    • Answer call lights.

    • Answer telephones and take messages.

    • Call in telephone prescriptions, following established protocols.

    • Assume other activities and responsibilities as directed.

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