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LVN II - San Marcos - Radiology / General - Call-in/On-Call - 12:01 AM - 11:59 PM

Kaiser Permanente

San Marcos, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Acute Care, Basic Life Support (BLS), Clinical Study Publications, Computer Security, Data Collection, Discharge Plans, Diversity, Employee Orientation, English Language, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Establish Priorities, Federal Laws and Regulations, Follow Through, Healthcare, Home Care, Hospice Care, Intravenous Therapies, Language Interpreter, Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Machine Tool, Medical Billing, Medical Conditions, Medical Equipment, Medical Treatment, Needs Assessment, Nursing, Nursing Credentials, On Call, Outpatient Care, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, Physical Demands, Problem Solving Skills, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Quality Management, Radiology, Registered Nurse (RN), Security Policy, Service Delivery, Staff Development, State Laws and Regulations, Technical Writing, Time Management, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
San Marcos, CA
POSTED
27 days ago
Job Summary: 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 patients 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 Patients 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 + Vocational Nurse License (California) + I.V. Certification within 3 months of hire + Basic Life Support 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: + May rotate to all current and future locations within the San Diego service area based on operational needs. COMPANY: KAISER TITLE: LVN II - San Marcos - Radiology / General - Call-in/On-Call - 12:01 AM - 11:59 PM LOCATION: San Marcos, California REQNUMBER: 1426072 External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.

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Kaiser Permanente

At Kaiser Permanente, we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence. Driven by our mission to provide the highest quality preventive medicine, we are committed to eliminating health care disparities, and to making lives better through innovation, technology, and research. Our desire to deliver the best possible care inspires us to promote wellness among our members, communities, and each other. It also fuels our belief that everyone — regardless of circumstance — deserves access to affordable care, which further drives our motivation to expand our reach. Founded nearly 80 years ago, our unique business model sets us apart — positioning us to drive improvements across the industry and around the world.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1945
WEBSITE
http://www.kp.org/careers

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