Job Description
Description: 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. Initiate and maintain Intravenous solutions as prescribed by physician, 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. Instr