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LVN -Ming MOB-Medical Ctr Admin
Job in
Bakersfield, Kern County, California, 93302, USA
Listed on 2026-03-11
Listing for:
Kaiser Permanente
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-11
Job specializations:
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Nursing
Pediatric Nurse, LPN/LVN
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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.
+ 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.
+ 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…
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