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.
Essential Functions:
- Representative Duties: Upholds Kaiser Permanente's 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 professional(s) following established protocols, policies and procedures.
- Assist medical personnel with special procedures, minor surgical procedures and/or diagnostic exams.
- Assess and monitor patients' condition and notify physician/health care professional for disposition.
- Prepare and administer medications as directed by physician order following established protocols.
- 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.
- Monitor patient flow and assign/direct other ancillary personnel as needed.
- Provide medical information and education to patients, following established protocols and guidelines.
- Document pertinent patient information, assessment and nursing procedures following established protocols.
- Maintain patient confidentiality.
- Perform other duties as directed.
Qualifications:
Pay Grade: 25
Basic Qualifications:
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) Level II required.
- One (1) year of recent (within the last three (3) years) experience as a LVN in an acute/outpatient setting.
- Current California Licensed Vocational Nurse.
- Current Basic Life Support card.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Clinical experience required, knowledge of IM and oral medications given in Family Medicine, Pediatrics, OB/GYN and Internal Medicine.
Notes:
- Must successfully pass or have passed the bilingual test (within the last 12 months), or be active in the QBS program.
- Assist Providers to manage In-Basket Folders in KP Healthconnect* HealthConnect Trained .
- May be required to work weekends and holidays.
- May be required to work in other departments based on clinic needs.
-Must pass med test/skills validation post hire.
- Must be dedicated to providing the highest quality of service to our health plan members and internal customers.
- Must be able to work flexible expanding hours and rotate to the Medical Office Buildings (Playa Vista, Inglewood).
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.