LVN I (Temporary) Bakersfield Area Seasonal Vaccination Clinic - Pipeline - Full-time

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. This position represents multiple openings in Kern County.

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. 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.