Kaiser Permanente
LVN - CLAIREMONT MESA MEDICAL OFFICE - Pediatrics-Regular Clinic - On Call
Kaiser Permanente, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Overview
LVN - CLAIREMONT MESA MEDICAL OFFICE - Pediatrics-Regular Clinic - On Call at Kaiser Permanente Job Summary: Under direct supervision of an RN or provider performs routine patient care, excluding administration of IV medications and venipuncture, following established policies, procedures and standards; follows Quality of Service Standards; follows Universal Precautions. Responsibilities
May perform nursing care functions such as vital signs, removal and/or application of dressings for assessment by licensed provider. Cleaning or irrigating wound after provider's assessment and instructions, shaving and skin preparation, ear washes, NG insertion & lavage, urinary catheter insertion & irrigation. Reinforce standardized self care procedures as directed by licensed provider. Recognizes and responds to acute emergency situations following established procedures. Orients patients to system policies and practices. Provides appropriate instruction sheets based upon provider direction. Reviews instruction sheets with patients. Administers medications, excluding IV medications, as ordered by provider. Observes and documents patients' responses to medications and therapy. May perform tuberculin, coccidioidin and histoplasmin skin tests, as part of tuberculosis control programs. May perform immunizations based upon written protocols. Prepares treatment rooms prior to surgical and/or examination procedures by setting up instruments and equipment as required. Assists licensed provider with patient examinations and treatments as directed. Provides assistance in treatment rooms during minor surgical procedures and diagnostic examinations by positioning and draping. May hold clamps or retractors, sponge vascular areas, and pass instruments as directed by the physician. Ensures patient safety during procedures. May prepare and transport medical equipment and laboratory specimens. May clean and disinfect instruments/equipment according to standardized procedures. Follows Universal Precautions. Reports incidents of failure to follow procedures as required. Maintains departmental files and prepares forms prior to appointments; files returned diagnostic reports as directed. Initiates and/or completes diagnostic rest forms per provider order, telephones prescriptions to pharmacies, relays medical information between physician and patient. Charts in patients' medical records as indicated. May perform lab tests including urine dip-tests, acetone tests, hemoccult tests, pH tests, protein, PKU. May perform hearing and vision tests, glaucoma tests and assess visual acuity. Collects and preserves specimens for testing (urine, sputum, stool) using non-invasive and invasive techniques. Participates in Department Quality Assurance activities. Performs other duties as required, such as checking patient records for incomplete data and relaying messages to staff. Note: Specific duties may vary depending on assignment. Note: Bold print indicates the differences between an MAII & LVN. Experience and Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
Ability to work effectively with the public. Demonstrated knowledge of sterile technique. Demonstrates knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide culturally sensitive service to patients, members, vendors, and colleagues. Education
Ability to give and follow verbal and written instructions. License, Certification, Registration
Vocational Nurse License (California) Basic Life Support Additional Requirements
Weekend and Holiday shifts required. Must meet On Call requirements. Home location Clairemont may float to all pediatrics sites in central (Vandever and Carmel Valley). Notes
Notes include that the role is On Call and related scheduling considerations.
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LVN - CLAIREMONT MESA MEDICAL OFFICE - Pediatrics-Regular Clinic - On Call at Kaiser Permanente Job Summary: Under direct supervision of an RN or provider performs routine patient care, excluding administration of IV medications and venipuncture, following established policies, procedures and standards; follows Quality of Service Standards; follows Universal Precautions. Responsibilities
May perform nursing care functions such as vital signs, removal and/or application of dressings for assessment by licensed provider. Cleaning or irrigating wound after provider's assessment and instructions, shaving and skin preparation, ear washes, NG insertion & lavage, urinary catheter insertion & irrigation. Reinforce standardized self care procedures as directed by licensed provider. Recognizes and responds to acute emergency situations following established procedures. Orients patients to system policies and practices. Provides appropriate instruction sheets based upon provider direction. Reviews instruction sheets with patients. Administers medications, excluding IV medications, as ordered by provider. Observes and documents patients' responses to medications and therapy. May perform tuberculin, coccidioidin and histoplasmin skin tests, as part of tuberculosis control programs. May perform immunizations based upon written protocols. Prepares treatment rooms prior to surgical and/or examination procedures by setting up instruments and equipment as required. Assists licensed provider with patient examinations and treatments as directed. Provides assistance in treatment rooms during minor surgical procedures and diagnostic examinations by positioning and draping. May hold clamps or retractors, sponge vascular areas, and pass instruments as directed by the physician. Ensures patient safety during procedures. May prepare and transport medical equipment and laboratory specimens. May clean and disinfect instruments/equipment according to standardized procedures. Follows Universal Precautions. Reports incidents of failure to follow procedures as required. Maintains departmental files and prepares forms prior to appointments; files returned diagnostic reports as directed. Initiates and/or completes diagnostic rest forms per provider order, telephones prescriptions to pharmacies, relays medical information between physician and patient. Charts in patients' medical records as indicated. May perform lab tests including urine dip-tests, acetone tests, hemoccult tests, pH tests, protein, PKU. May perform hearing and vision tests, glaucoma tests and assess visual acuity. Collects and preserves specimens for testing (urine, sputum, stool) using non-invasive and invasive techniques. Participates in Department Quality Assurance activities. Performs other duties as required, such as checking patient records for incomplete data and relaying messages to staff. Note: Specific duties may vary depending on assignment. Note: Bold print indicates the differences between an MAII & LVN. Experience and Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
Ability to work effectively with the public. Demonstrated knowledge of sterile technique. Demonstrates knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide culturally sensitive service to patients, members, vendors, and colleagues. Education
Ability to give and follow verbal and written instructions. License, Certification, Registration
Vocational Nurse License (California) Basic Life Support Additional Requirements
Weekend and Holiday shifts required. Must meet On Call requirements. Home location Clairemont may float to all pediatrics sites in central (Vandever and Carmel Valley). Notes
Notes include that the role is On Call and related scheduling considerations.
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