Licensed Vocational Nurse - Temporary, Seasonal Vaccination Clinic- Oakland, Berkeley, Alameda-

Job Summary

Provides nursing care, under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or physician, in accordance with the legal scope of practice and within established standards of care, policies, and procedures. Demonstrates performance consistent with the Medical Center Vision, Mission, and Strategic Plan of the organization. Remains flexible to changing systems; is expected to demonstrate 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.

• Leadership
• Upholds Kaiser Permanente policy and procedures, principles of responsibilities, and applicable state, federal, and local laws.
• Demonstrates a professional, supportive attitude.
• Identifies and supports new ideas.
• Utilizes effective communication strategies, including chain of command and issue escalation, to achieve intended outcomes.
• Participates in problem identification and resolution.
• Mentors and orients others in skill and behavioral learning.
• Demonstrates ability to problem solve with other departments to assist member problem resolution.
• Prioritizes and delegates work assignments appropriately to ensure completion of patient care activities.
• Complies with regulatory requirements, policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
• Performs patient care activities within the scope of practice, considering age‑related needs of the patient as assigned.
• Reports unusual findings to the Registered Nurse and contributes recommendations for revision to the plan of care.
• Adheres to hospital standards that customize care for age‑related needs of the population served.
• Keeps health care team members informed regarding patient responses to interventions.
• Collaborates with registered Nurse to develop individualized plan of care that reflects clinical findings, planning, implementing, and evaluating the outcomes of that plan.
• Monitors patients’ progress based on the plan.
• Assures care meets standards of practice.
• Collaborates with Registered Nurse to assure completion of the discharge plan including discharge barriers and patient/family education.
• Charting is legible, dated, and timed.
• Documentation reflects thorough data collection within the scope of practice, incorporates physical and psychosocial findings, diagnostic tests, learning needs, discharge barriers, multidisciplinary education plans, and age‑appropriate care from admission through discharge.
• Applies standard precautions; maintains a safe environment for self and others.
• Discusses patient findings and progress toward outcomes with Registered Nurse, physicians, and other health‑care team members.
• Demonstrates competencies during the probationary period and ongoing by completion of departmental competency validation.
• Participates in departmental performance improvement activities, i.e., planning, measuring/monitoring, assessment, and improvement.
• Utilizes computer systems effectively and efficiently.
• Practices customer service standards as defined by the Service Area, Medical Center, and specified department.
• Anticipates customer desires, takes proactive steps to meet those needs, by listening and taking responsibility within scope to ensure issues are resolved.
• Assists members who are less than satisfied with their experience by listening and taking responsibility within their scope to ensure that the issue is resolved.
• Promptly answers call lights, alarms, and patient requests.
• Under direction of the Registered Nurse, gives patients and their significant others information needed within scope of practice.
• Makes appropriate referrals under the direction of the Registered Nurse and facilitates the customer's ability to utilize resources.
• Maintains and protects patient confidentiality.
• Assures a clean, orderly, and functional work environment.
• Viewed by others as an effective team member who is flexible, cooperative, and willing to assist others.
• Confronts difficult or conflict situations constructively and seeks appropriate assistance.
• Takes accountability for own actions and accepts constructive criticism.
• Acts as a resource, preceptor, and mentor to new employees, registry,…