Lvn I-Temporary Ft/Pt Flu Clinic - Bakersfield Area

Licensed Vocational Nurses are licensed health professionals who perform patient care, technical and supportive services under general supervision in a medical office or clinical setting. The LVN supports the philosophy and complies with the protocols, policies and procedures of the Organization and the assigned Medical Office Department.

• Explain purpose and process of examinations, tests and medical procedures to patients, following established guidelines.
• Monitor patients for bleeding.
• Remove sutures following established protocols.
• Respond to Code Blues.
• Demonstrate safety procedures.
• Representative Tasks:
• Order medical supplies and equipment.
• Sterilize instruments and equipment.
• Maintain clean work area.
• Administer enemas.
• Transport office supplies and materials, patient related supplies and materials.
• Transportation:
• Patient/Care Procedures:
• Perform venipuncture and finger sticks to obtain blood samples.
• Record and send Faxs.
• Assist medical personnel with special procedures, minor surgical procedures and/or diagnostic exams.
• Prepare specimens and specimens for lab analysis.
• Prepare outgoing mail.
• Perform urine tests (tablet or dipstick.)
• Answer telephones and take messages.
• Perform vision screening using Snellen chart.
• Rinse and clean instruments and equipment.
• Administer patient first aid.
• Prepare and administer medications as directed by physician order, following established protocols.
• Monitor patient vital signs.
• Execute treatments such as urinary catheterization, bladder irrigations, suction procedures and throat irrigations.
• Check in patients/members.
• Assist patients with ambulation and exercises, following established protocols.
• Provide patient information to family members, following patient confidentiality guidelines.
• Screen patient calls and take messages for providers.
• Serve as resource to coworkers by answering procedure questions and assisting in problem solving.
• 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.
• Function as team leader.
• Arrange for equipment repair and maintenance.
• Notify appropriate personnel of abnormal lab test results.
• Complete laboratory, radiology requisitions and specialized test forms.
• Maintain and update user manuals.
• Monitor patient flow and assign/direct other ancillary personnel as needed.
• Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.
• Provide therapeutic care as ordered by physician.
• Perform EKGs (electrocardiograms.)
• Assist physicians with endotrachael intubations.
• Transport laboratory specimens, medical records, laboratory supplies and materials.
• Route specimens to laboratory.
• Document pertinent patient information, assessment and nursing procedures, following established protocols. Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Call in telephone prescriptions, following established protocols.
• Apply and remove dressings.
• Adjust work schedules and/or reassign personnel as directed.
• Observe machine monitors.
• Maintain proficiency in clinical skills.
• Prepare patients for physical examinations.
• Instruct patient in use of home equipment.
• Administer medications as prescribed, within scope of practice.
• Receive, store and distribute materials and supplies.
• Obtain specimens from patients (urine, stool, etc.).
• Schedule, cancel and reschedule patient appointments.
• Administrative/Clerical/Record Keeping: Request charts/medical records.
• Administer inhalation therapy.
• Participate in development of nursing care plans.
• Monitor supply of oxygen and gas tanks.
• Initiate follow up appointments with patients.
• Coordinate and monitor activities within the module.
• Monitor and maintain protocol manuals.
• Restrain or support patients during procedures.
• Maintain department logs.
• Perform routine diagnostic tests, following established protocols.
• Lift patients.
• Take and record patient vital signs, height, weight, etc.
• Instruct patients on general health and basic self care procedures.
• Review, explain and clarify physician orders with patient or parent.
• Locate personnel by paging system or beeper.
• Initiate emergency procedures (including basic CPR) and provide emergency patient treatments.
• Assist with proctological procedures (i.e. sigmoidoscopies.)
• Assists physician in obtaining tissue specimens and biopsies.
• Assist as member of surgical team.
• Apply basic orthopedic devices, as ordered by physician.
• Respond to requests for information.
• Transport equipment, and procedures trays.
• Perform surgical preps.
• Perform skin tests.
• Train and orient new staff to equipment, general duties and procedures, following established protocols.
• Provide medical information and education to patients, following established protocols and guidelines.
• Participate in special projects and studies.
• Answer call lights.
• Answer member inquires.
• Transport patients to/from designated areas.
• Participate in department meetings.
• Irrigate and pack wounds.
• Observe patient condition for reactions during and after procedures.
• Prepare and position patients for procedures.
• Assess and monitor patients condition and notify physician/health care professional for disposition.
• Follow standard infection control procedures.
• Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.
• Administer topical or aerosol medication as ordered.
• Replenish linen.
• Perform patient care functions as prescribed by physician/health care professionals following established protocols, policies and procedures within their scope of education, training and responsibilities.

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• Vocational Nurse License (California)

• Basic Life Support

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• Computer and typing skills preferred.

Note: Can work weekends and travel to other KP Flu clinics in Service area

PrimaryLocation : California,Bakersfield,Discovery Plaza Medical Offices
HoursPerWeek : 1
Shift : Day
Workdays : Variable
WorkingHoursStart : 08:00 AM
WorkingHoursEnd : 05:00 PM
Job Schedule : Full-time
Job Type : Standard
Employee Status : Temporary
Employee Group/Union Affiliation : B15|UFCW|Local 770
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Job Category : Nursing Licensed & Nurse Practitioners
Department : Kern Admin Offices - Primary Care-Flu Immuno - 0806
Travel : Yes, 20 % of the Time
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 any other protected status.