Job Summary: Information will be added based on hiring manager submission Essential Functions:
Upholds Kaiser Permanente's Policies & Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities & applicable state, federal & local laws
Performs patient care functions, w/in the scope of competency, considering age related needs of the patient as prescribed by physician/health care professional(s) following established protocols, policies & procedures
Assist medical personnel w/ 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
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 w/ patient
Instruct patient in use of home equipment
Administer patient first aid
Apply basic orthopedic devices, as ordered by physician
Execute treatments such as urinary catheterization, bladder irrigations, suction procedures & throat irrigations
Follow std infection control procedures
Initiate emergency procedures (including basic CPR) & provide emergency patient treatments
Administer inhalation therapy
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
Monitor supply of oxygen & gas tanks
Complete laboratory, radiology requisitions & specialized test forms
Notify appropriate personnel of abnormal lab test results
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
Perform venipuncture & finger sticks to obtain blood samples
Prepare specimens & specimens for lab analysis
Perform urine tests (tablet or dipstick)
Perform vision screening using Snellen chart
Perform routine diagnostic tests, following established protocols
Assist as member of surgical team
Assist physicians w/ endotracheal intubations
Assists physician in obtaining tissue specimens & biopsies
Assist w/ proctological procedures (i.e., sigmoidoscopies)
Restrain or support patients during procedures
Perform EKG's (electrocardiograms)
Administer medications as prescribed, w/in scope of practice
Transport patients to/from designated areas
Transport laboratory specimens, medical records, laboratory supplies & materials
Transport office supplies & materials, patient related supplies & materials
Function as team leader
Call in telephone prescriptions, following established protocols
Assume other activities & responsibilities as directed
Pay Grade: 29
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
Minimum one (1) year of recent experience as a LVN in an acute/outpatient setting within the last three (3) years.
Minimum one (1) year of recent experience as an LVN in a lead capacity within the last three (3) years.
Education
N/A
License, Certificate, Registration
Current California Licensed Vocational Nurse
I.V. Certification
Basic Life Support card
Additional Requirements:
Demonstrated positive interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to adhere to telephone protocols
Ability to communicate effectively with managers, providers, colleagues and members
Team player, ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
Excellent customer service skills
Self-starter, innovative and flexible
Consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to purchasers, contracted providers and vendors
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior leadership experience and/or demonstrated leadership skills
Basic PC skills: Health Connect/ Mainframe/ KITS/ POINT/ RIS system
Notes:
May work every other weekend.
May travel up to 50% annually to other Pediatric clinics within the service area.
COMPANY: KAISERTITLE: Lead LVN III - San Dimas - Pediatrics - Full time - DayLOCATION: San Dimas, CaliforniaREQNUMBER: 1313566External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.