Licensed Vocational Nurse - Hands-on Patient Care

Kaiser Permanente; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in California seeks a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide routine patient care under supervision. The role includes vital signs, wound care, medication administration (non-IV), and helper duties in procedures.

You will follow established protocols and universal precautions while supporting patient education and safety. Responsibilities include preparing rooms, assisting with examinations, documenting patient responses, and coordinating with licensed providers.

Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively with the public.
• Demonstrated knowledge of sterile technique.
• Commitment to culturally sensitive service.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine nursing care such as vital signs and wound care under supervision.
• Administer medications (non-IV) as ordered by a provider.
• Prepare treatment rooms and assist with examinations and procedures.
• Document patient responses and relay medical information between patient and provider.
• Conduct skin tests (tuberculin, coccidioidin, histoplasmin) and immunizations per protocol.
• Maintain universal precautions and safety in all patient contacts.
• Orient patients to system policies and provide instruction sheets.
• Chart in patient records and coordinate care with the healthcare team.
• Support minor procedures with positioning, draping and instrument handling as directed.

Skills

Sterile technique

Public interaction

Cultural sensitivity

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in California seeks a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide routine patient care under supervision. The role includes vital signs, wound care, medication administration (non-IV), and helper duties in procedures.

You will follow established protocols and universal precautions while supporting patient education and safety. Responsibilities include preparing rooms, assisting with examinations, documenting patient responses, and coordinating with licensed providers.