Licensed Vocational Nurse II (Bilingual)

Kaiser Permanente; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bilingual support for patient care

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse to provide patient care in a clinical setting under general supervision. The LVN will support physicians and staff by performing routine nursing tasks, administering medications, monitoring patients, and assisting with procedures.

Bilingual English/Spanish level II is required, along with CA LVN license, BLS, and IV certification. Prior acute/outpatient LVN experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• California LVN license required
• 1 year of recent LVN experience in acute/outpatient setting
• BLS certification required; IV certification with working knowledge of IV therapy
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) Level II required
• Computer and typing skills preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under supervision following established protocols.
• Assist with procedures, IV therapy, wound care and vital sign monitoring.
• Maintain equipment and supplies and ensure infection control compliance.
• Document patient information and communicate with physicians and family as needed.
• Coordinate patient flow and assist in procedures as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Computer skills

Typing skills

Tools

IV Certification

Basic Life Support

Vocational Nurse License (California)

Job description

Job Summary:

Licensed Vocational Nurses are licensed health professionals who perform patient care, technical and supportive services under general supervision in a medical office or clinical setting. The LVN supports the philosophy and complies with the protocols, policies and procedures of the Organization and the assigned Medical Office Department.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.
• Representative Tasks: Perform patient care functions as prescribed by physician/health care professionals following established protocols, policies and procedures within their scope of education, training and responsibilities.
• 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.
• Initiate and maintain Intravenous solutions as prescribed by physician, 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.
• Patient/Care Procedures: Explain purpose and process of examinations, tests and medical procedures to patients, following established guidelines.
• Instruct patients on general health and basic self care procedures.
• Review, explain and clarify physician orders with patient or parent.
• Instruct patient in use of home equipment.
• Administer patient first aid.
• Apply basic orthopedic devices, as ordered by physician.
• Apply and remove dressings.
• Execute treatments such as urinary catheterization, bladder irrigations, suction procedures and throat irrigations.
• Follow standard infection control procedures.
• Administer enemas.
• Initiate emergency procedures (including basic CPR) and provide emergency patient treatments.
• Irrigate and pack wounds.
• Lift patients.
• Monitor patient vital signs.
• Monitor patients for bleeding.
• Observe machine monitors.
• Administer inhalation therapy.
• Participate in development of nursing care plans.
• Perform surgical preps.
• Prepare and position patients for procedures.
• Prepare patients for physical examinations.
• Provide therapeutic care as ordered by physician.
• Rinse and clean instruments and equipment.
• Sterilize instruments and equipment.
• Arrange for equipment repair and maintenance.
• Maintain clean work area.
• Monitor supply of oxygen and gas tanks.
• Complete laboratory, radiology requisitions and specialized test forms.
• Notify appropriate personnel of abnormal lab test results.
• Answer member inquires.
• Observe patient condition for reactions during and after procedures.
• Remove sutures following established protocols.
• Respond to Code Blues.
• Take and record patient vital signs, height, weight, etc.
• Obtain specimens from patients (urine, stool, etc.).
• Perform venipuncture and finger sticks to obtain blood samples.
• Prepare specimens and specimens for lab analysis.
• Perform urine tests (tablet or dipstick.)
• Perform vision screening using Snellen chart.
• Perform routine diagnostic tests, following established protocols.
• Perform skin tests.
• Assist as member of surgical team.
• Assist physicians with endotrachael intubations.
• Assists physician in obtaining tissue specimens and biopsies.
• Assist with proctological procedures (i.e. Sigmoidoscopies.)
• Restrain or support patients during procedures.
• Perform EKGs (electrocardiograms.)
• Assist patients with ambulation and exercises, following established protocols.
• Administer topical or aerosol medication as ordered.
• Administer medications as prescribed, within scope of practice.
• Initiate and maintain I.V. solutions as prescribed and within scope of practice.
• Transportation: Transport patients to/from designated areas.
• Route specimens to laboratory.
• Transport laboratory specimens, medical records, laboratory supplies and materials.
• Transport office supplies and materials, patient related supplies and materials.
• Transport equipment, and procedures trays.
• Administrative/Clerical/Record Keeping: Request charts/medical records.
• Schedule, cancel and reschedule patient appointments.
• Initiate follow up appointments with patients.
• Check in patients/members.
• Prepare outgoing mail.
• Locate personnel by paging system or beeper.
• Provide patient information to family members, following patient confidentiality guidelines.
• Record and send Faxs.
• Screen patient calls and take messages for providers.
• Maintain department logs.
• Maintain and update user manuals.
• Monitor and maintain protocol manuals.
• Respond to requests for information.
• Order medical supplies and equipment.
• Receive, store and distribute materials and supplies.
• Replenish linen.
• Adjust work schedules and/or reassign personnel as directed.
• Serve as resource to coworkers by answering procedure questions and assisting in problem solving.
• Participate in special projects and studies.
• Demonstrate safety procedures.
• Coordinate and monitor activities within the module.
• Function as team leader.
• Participate in department meetings.
• Train and orient new staff to equipment, general duties and procedures, following established protocols.
• Maintain proficiency in clinical skills.
• Answer call lights.
• Answer telephones and take messages.
• Call in telephone prescriptions, following established protocols.
• Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• One (1) year of recent (within the last three (3) years) experience as a LVN in an acute/outpatient setting.

Education

• N/A

License, Certification, Registration

• Vocational Nurse License (California)
  

• Basic Life Support
  

• I.V. Certification

Additional Requirements:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) Level II required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Computer and typing skills preferred.

Notes:

• Urgent Care is a 12-hour department
• Must be available to work 1 major holiday and 1 hard to fill holiday
• Must work six shifts per week, two of which must be weekend shifts
• Must successfully pass or have passed the bilingual test (within the last 12 months), or be active in the QBS program.