LVN -Ming MOB-Medical Ctr Admin

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.

• 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 endotracheal 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,…