LVN II Outpatient - ZION MEDICAL CENTER - Tomography-Day - On Call
Company: Kaiser
Location: San Diego
Posted on: May 3, 2024
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Job Description:
Under the direction and guidance of an RN, assists in the
planning and delivery of nursing services for patients. Utilizes
direct observation or electronic monitoring to identify patient
needs. A Licensed Vocational Nurse is a member of the nursing team
and provides direct nursing care for patients and supports unit
functions. Direct Patient Care - Performs data collection and other
technical and manual skills assigned upon direction of the
Registered Nurse. Performs appropriate patient interventions as
directed by the Registered Nurse. Performs assigned educational
tasks after the patient's educational needs are assessed by the
Registered Nurse. Implements care of the patient as assigned
following assessment by the Registered Nurse. Demonstrates an
understanding of the cognitive, physical, emotional and
chronological maturation process in delivery of services to
patients of the age group served. Essential Responsibilities:
Identifies the impact of cultural diversity and lifestyle choices
on patient condition and makes accommodations for such differences.
Sets priorities according to most emergent needs on an ongoing
basis. Performs LVN skills in compliance with all approved
policies/procedures with minimal or indirect supervision.
Recognizes and clarifies inappropriate orders. Collaborates with
appropriate health care team members in a timely manner to
facilitate patient outcomes. Re-enforces learning and discharge
planning needs of patient/family and documents teaching in a timely
manner. Routinely takes usual and special precautions relative to
the age, medical history, condition of the patient, and the type of
treatment being given. Documents clinical activities in a timely
manner. Documentation is legible, comprehensive and accurate.
Organizational Rules, Policies and Procedures Observes all
applicable Regional, Medical Center & department policies and
procedures. Adheres to Attendance policy. Adheres to TIME System
practice. Adheres to Personal Phone Call policy. Adheres to Dress
Code policy. Displays clearly visible identification, stating name,
title and department. Adheres to Confidentiality and Computer
Security policy. Participates in education/orientation of other
staff. Accountable to attend at least 50% of staff meetings and
inservices and responsible for all content of staff
meetings/inservice presentations by attendance or reviewing
minutes. Quality and Service - Responsive to the needs of others
maintaining a professional behavior toward members and co-workers
and creating a positive image for the department. Establishes and
maintains courteous, cooperative relations with public, patients,
families, and personnel. Informs patients of reason for any delays
or anticipated delays in their care. Treats all patients in
accordance with the Patient's Bill of Rights. Conducts only
work-related conversations when patients are waiting for service.
Works in a cooperative manner with team members to meet needs of
patients and unit. Communicates in writing accurately, completely
and legibly, and routes such communication appropriately and in a
timely manner. Communicate information and keeps RN informed
throughout the shift of patient status and needs. Communicates in
the English language in the patient care setting, unless acting as
an interpreter. Professionalism - Maintains professional demeanor
in all interactions with patient and staff. Responds positively to
constructive criticism from peers and supervisors. Participates in
continuing education, inservices and staff development within the
department and Medical Center. Maintains unit specific work
requirements and competencies within timeframe required. Knowledge
of and participation in unit quality improvement activities.
Ability to function with a minimum of supervision utilizing nursing
problem solving techniques. Takes initiative to recognize and
evaluate area of concern. Improvises to find solutions and
initiates appropriate follow-through. Knowledgeable of and
participates in unit quality improvement and the Inpatient Nursing
Quality Indicator Program. Productivity - Able to manage care for
assigned patients. Adjust to fluctuations in workload, within
designated work hours. Demonstrates flexibility to function in a
variety of settings based on individual skills. Equipment &
Supplies for General Floor Care Areas Maintains and utilizes
equipment, supplies and work area in accordance with department
guidelines. Promptly reports equipment malfunctions to Unit
Assistant. Basic Qualifications: Experience Minimum of one (1) year
experience in previous three (3) years as an LVN in an acute
hospital, outpatient, or Home Health/Hospice setting. Or completion
of New Graduate LVN training program. Education N/A License,
Certification, Registration Maintains current California License as
a Licensed Vocational Nurse. Maintains current CPR certification.
Additional Requirements: Will consider sub-acute experience.
Physical Demands: Heavy physical demands. Frequent pulling, pushing
and lifting of patients and equipment. Walking and standing most of
the time on duty. Machines, Tools Equipment: Standard medical
equipment and equipment used in specialty areas. Maintains current
IV certification; If no IV certificate, will be required to attend
and pass a Kaiser Permanente IV certification training. Preferred
Qualifications: N/A Notes: --- Shifts, hours, and/or locations may
vary based on operational need. PrimaryLocation : California,San
Diego,Zion Medical Center HoursPerWeek : 1 Shift : Day Workdays :
Mon-Sun WorkingHoursStart : 11:00 AM WorkingHoursEnd : 07:30 PM Job
Schedule : Call-in/On-Call Job Type : Standard Employee Status :
Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation : B09-OPEIU-Local 30 Job
Level : Individual Contributor Job Category : Nursing Licensed &
Nurse Practitioners Department : ZION MEDICAL CENTER -
Tomography-Day - 0806 Travel : Yes, 75 % of the Time Kaiser
Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse
and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including
pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital
status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity,
veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing
characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected
status.
Keywords: Kaiser, La Mesa , LVN II Outpatient - ZION MEDICAL CENTER - Tomography-Day - On Call, Healthcare , San Diego, California
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