LVN I (Bilingual) West LA Medical Center - Orthopedics-Regular Clinic - Kaiser
Company: Kaiser
Location: Long Beach
Posted on: April 17, 2024
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Job Description:
Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or physician
provides nursing care in accordance with the legal scope of
practice and within established standards of care, policies and
procedures. Demonstrates performance consistent with the Mission,
Vision and Strategic Plan of the organization. Demonstrates quality
and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice and treats
coworkers, patients, families and all members of the health care
team with dignity and respect. Essential Functions: - Upholds
Kaiser Permanente's Policies & Procedures, Principles of
Responsibilities & applicable state, federal & local laws. -
Performs 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 & monitor patients' condition & notify
physician/health care professional for disposition. - Prepare &
administer medications as directed by physician order following
established protocols. - Maintain equipment & supplies. - Identify
& arrange for equipment needing repair. - Apply principles of
aseptic technique & infection control as directed by the Infection
Control Manual. - Monitor patient flow & assign/direct other
ancillary personnel as needed. - Provide medical information &
education to patients, following established protocols &
guidelines. - Document pertinent patient information, assessment &
nursing procedures following established protocols. - Maintain
patient confidentiality. - Perform other duties as directed. -
Patient/Care Procedures: Explain purpose & process of examinations,
tests & medical procedures to patients, following established
guidelines. - Instruct patients on general health & basic self care
procedures. - Review, explain & clarify physician orders with
patient. - Instruct patient in use of home equipment. - Administer
patient first aid. - Apply basic orthopedic devices, as ordered by
physician. - Apply & remove dressings. - Execute treatments such as
urinary catheterization, bladder irrigations, suction procedures &
throat irrigations. - Follow standard infection control procedures.
- Administer enemas. - Initiate emergency procedures (including
basic CPR) & 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 & position patients for procedures. -
Prepare patients for physical examinations. - Provide therapeutic
care as ordered by physician. - Rinse & clean instruments &
equipment. - Sterilize instruments & equipment. - Arrange for
equipment repair & maintenance. - Sterilize instruments &
equipment. - Arrange for equipment repair & maintenance. - Maintain
clean work area. - Monitor supply of oxygen & gas tanks. - Complete
laboratory, radiology requisitions & specialized test forms. -
Notify appropriate personnel of abnormal lab test results. - Answer
member inquires. - Observe patient condition for reactions during &
after procedures. - Remove sutures following established protocols.
- Respond to Code Blues. - Take & record patient vital signs,
height, weight, etc. - Obtain specimens from patients (urine,
stool, etc.). - Perform venipuncture & finger sticks to obtain
blood samples. - Prepare specimens & specimens for lab analysis. -
This job description is not all encompassing. Basic Qualifications:
Experience --- Zero (0) to one (1) year LVN experience. Education
--- N/A. Licenses, Certifications, Registrations --- Current
California Licensed Vocational Nurse. --- Current Basic Life
Support card. Additional Requirements: --- Bilingual
(English/Spanish) Level II required. Notes: --- This is an on call
position, days and hours may vary. --- Must successfully pass or
have passed the bilingual test (within the last 12 months), or be
active in the QBS program. --- Will be cross trained in surgical
specialties PrimaryLocation : California,Los Angeles,West Los
Angeles Medical Center HoursPerWeek : 1 Shift : Day Workdays : Mon,
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun WorkingHoursStart : 09:30 AM
WorkingHoursEnd : 06:00 PM Job Schedule : Call-in/On-Call Job Type
: Standard Employee Status : Regular Employee Group/Union
Affiliation : B01-SEIU-Local 399 Job Level : Individual Contributor
Job Category : Nursing Licensed & Nurse Practitioners Department :
West LA Medical Center - Orthopedics-Regular Clinic - 0806 Travel :
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