LVN ; Temporary Seasonal Vaccination Clinic - West Los Angeles - Pipeline

Job Summary

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 co‑workers, patients, families and all members of the health care team with dignity and respect.

This position represents multiple openings in the West LA Service Area.

• Upholds Kaiser Permanente Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.
• Performs patient care functions within the scope of competency, considering age- related needs of the patient as prescribed by physician/health care professionals following established protocols, policies and procedures.
• Assists medical personnel with special procedures, minor surgical procedures and/or diagnostic exams.
• Assesses and monitors patient’s condition and notifies physician/health care professional for disposition.
• Prepares and administers medications as directed by physician order following established protocols.
• Maintains equipment and supplies.
• Identifies and arranges for equipment needing repair.
• Applies principles of aseptic technique and infection control as directed by the Infection Control Manual.
• Monitors patient flow and assigns/directs other ancillary personnel as needed.
• Provides medical information and education to patients, following established protocols and guidelines.
• Documents pertinent patient information, assessment and nursing procedures following established protocols.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Performs other duties as directed.
• Patient/Care Procedures:
  Explains purpose and process of examinations, tests and medical procedures to patients, following established guidelines.
• Instructs patients on general health and basic self-care procedures.
• Reviews, explains and clarifies physician orders with patient.
• Instructs patient in use of home equipment.
• Administers patient first aid.
• Applies basic orthopedic devices, as ordered by physician.
• Applies and removes dressings.
• Executes treatments such as urinary catheterization, bladder irrigations, suction procedures and throat irrigations.
• Follows standard infection control procedures.
• Administers enemas.
• Initiates emergency procedures (including basic CPR) and provides emergency patient treatments.
• Lifts patients.
• Monitors patient vital signs.
• Monitors patients for bleeding.
• Observes machine monitors.
• Administers inhalation therapy.
• Participates in development of nursing care plans.
• Performs surgical preps.
• Prepares and positions patients for procedures.
• Prepares patients for physical examinations.
• Provides therapeutic care as ordered by physician.
• Rinses and cleans instruments and equipment.
• Sterilizes instruments and equipment.
• Arranges for equipment repair and maintenance.
• Maintains clean work area.
• Monitors supply of oxygen and gas tanks.
• Completes laboratory, radiology requisitions and specialized test forms.
• Notifies appropriate personnel of abnormal lab test results.
• Answers member inquiries.
• Observes patient condition for reactions during and after procedures.
• Removes sutures following established protocols.
• Responds to Code Blues.
• Take and record patient vital signs, height, weight, etc.
• Obtains specimens from patients (urine, stool, etc.).
• Performs venipuncture and finger sticks to obtain blood samples.
• Prepares specimens for lab analysis.
• Performs urine tests (tablet or dipstick).
• Performs vision screening using Snellen chart.
• Performs routine diagnostic tests, following established protocols.
• Performs skin tests.
• Assists as member of surgical team.
• Assists physicians with endotracheal intubations.
• Assists physician in obtaining tissue specimens and biopsies.
• Assists with proctological procedures (i.e., Sigmoidoscopies).
• Restraints or supports patients during procedures.
• Performs EKGs (electrocardiograms).
• Assists patients with ambulation and exercises, following established protocols.
• Adminsitrates topical or aerosol medication as ordered.
• Administr…