LVN - Outpatient - Level II - Fontana Med Center - Pediatrics-Regular Clinic - Full Time
Company: Kaiser
Location: Rialto
Posted on: April 17, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Summary:
Provides nursing care to patients under the direction of a
Registered Nurse of physician/advanced practice provider. Utilizes
observational skills to observe nursing intervention and assists
medical staff to insure optimal care within established policies,
procedures, and standards. Under the direct supervision of a
Registered Nurse or provider 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 Responsibilities:
Exhibits excellent customer relations with patients, visitors,
providers, and co-workers; shows courtesy, compassion, and respect;
conforms to the critical service standards established for the
department.
Provides therapeutic patient care in accordance with the patients
established by physician/advanced practice providers and/or a
registered nurse within the scope of practice.
Transcribes physician/advanced practice providers orders and
directed by policy.
Communicates directly with a registered nurse to institute changes
in the plan of care; assists with and contributes to the
development of a nursing care plan.
Administer specified medication appropriately and accurately
following the providers order and or standing orders within scope
of practice.
Executes treatments such as urinary catheterizations, placement of
intravenous catheters, bladder irrigations and instillations,
suctioning procedures, throat irrigations and enemas, and utilizing
equipment as required. Adheres to infection prevention and control
policies and procedures.
Adheres to high level of disinfectant, point of use, peel packs
policies, and procedures.
Perform related patient care functions such as taking temperature,
pulse, respiration and blood pressure readings, wound care, may
instruct patient in various self-administered treatment or
procedures; obtain specimens; assures correct culture
collection.
Assist physician/advance practice providers or other medical staff
personnel with examinations and treatments by selecting and passing
instruments, providing support and restraint to the patient,
draping, and other assistance as directed or required.
Within scope observes and documents patients condition by gathering
signs, symptoms, and reactions to therapy, to identify unexpected
and/or significant findings, initiates appropriate emergency
procedures as necessary, and reports unusual conditions to the
registered nurse/advanced practice providers as established by
policy and procedure in a timely manner.
May volunteer to start and maintain intravenous flow rate with
Certifications, notifies registered nurse/advanced
practice/physician of any problems. May discontinue IV therapy
except intra-cath and central venous lines.
May volunteer to start perform venipuncture/blood withdrawal with
Certifications.
Collects and processes specimens per policy, procedures,
guidelines, and protocols.
Provides non-compoicated teaching following the registered
nurse/advanced practice provider/physician plan for education.
Report any identified learning needs and discharge barriers.
Ensures cleanliness of nursing module/station, patient exam room,
and proper functioning of patient care equipment by visual
inspection, routine testing, and other related methods. Provides a
safe and therapeutic environment for patients and staff.
Utilizes effective verbal and non-verbal forms of
communication.
Performs in other departments or modules to which assigned as
required by the nursing/department administration to provide and
maintain the established standards of care and safety.
Performs departmental back-office workflows including but not
limited to proactive office encounter, successfully closing care
gaps, patient outreach, access and/or nurse visits.
Participates in staff meetings, and in-service programs.
Assists in ordering and distribution/stocking of module/department
supplies and equipment.
Accepts verbal and telephone orders from the physician/advanced
practice providers.
Supports patient communication and message management including but
not limited to patient emails, call center messages, and all other
back-office messages.
Administers pulse oximetry, humidification therapy, spirometer,
oxygen therapy via mask or nasal cannula, oral, nasal, and trach
suctioning, and sputum induction.
Documents care in Health Connect per policy, procedures,
guidelines, and protocols.
Performs other related duties as assigned and required, including
orientation of new employees.
Assists in coordinating the discharge process.
Performs all job functions within license certification and scope
of practice.
Promotes, ensures, and improves customer service to
internal/external customers by demonstrating skills which are
consistent with the organizations philosophy of providing
extraordinary customer relations and quality service.
Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of
Responsibilities (Kaiser Permanentes Code of Conduct) by
maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information,
protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and
integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable
federal, state, and local laws and regulations, accreditation, and
licenser requirements (if applicable), and kaiser Permanentes
policies and procedures.
Age Related Competencies: Skills assessments and validations are
utilized to ensure that employees providing patient care to
specific age groups (i.e., infants, adolescents, elderly, etc.) are
proficient in identifying the special needs and behaviors
associated with a particular patient population.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
Minimum Twelve (12) months or greater LVN direct patient care
experience within one (1) year. Direct patient care experience may
include medical office, acute care, home care services, and skilled
nursing facility.
Education
High School Diploma or GED
License, Certification, Registration
Vocational Nurse License (California)
Basic Life Support
Additional Requirements:
Extraordinary customer relations and quality service are critical
to our success.
We seek candidates who can demonstrate these skills and are
dedicated to providing the highest quality of service to our health
plan members.
IV Certification and Blood Withdrawal Certification preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:
Pediatric Experience preferred.
Notes:
Tuesday through Friday (11:30 am - 8:00 pm), Saturday
(9:00am-5:30pm)
PrimaryLocation : California,Fontana,Fontana Medical Offices 1 &
2
HoursPerWeek : 40
Shift : Day
Workdays : Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
WorkingHoursStart : 11:30 AM
WorkingHoursEnd : 08:00 PM
Job Schedule : Full-time
Job Type : Standard
Employee Status : Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation : B05-USW-Local 7600
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Job Category : Nursing Licensed & Nurse Practitioners
Department : Fontana Med Center - Pediatrics-Regular Clinic -
0806
Travel : No
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a
diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation,
national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry,
disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information,
other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or
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