LVN -Outpatient- Level II - Palm Desert MOB - Family Medicine-Regular Clinic - Part Time - Kaiser

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    Part time
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    Job Summary:
    Providing nursing care to patients under the guidance of a Registered Nurse or advanced practice provider. Using keen observation skills to monitor nursing interventions and support medical staff in delivering optimal care while adhering to established policies and standards. Working closely with a Registered Nurse or provider to deliver nursing care within legal scope of practice and predefined standards. Demonstrating alignment with the organization's Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan by showcasing excellence in work habits and clinical practice, and treating colleagues, patients, and families with dignity and respect.
    Key Responsibilities:
    • Ensuring outstanding customer relations with patients, visitors, providers, and colleagues by displaying courtesy, compassion, and respect, and adhering to critical service standards.
    • Delivering therapeutic patient care as directed by physicians or advanced practice providers, within the defined scope of practice.
    • Transcribing orders accurately based on policies and procedures.
    • Collaborating with a Registered Nurse in modifying the care plan, contributing to its development.
    • Administering specified medication as prescribed, following orders accurately within the scope of practice.
    • Performing various treatments and procedures, adhering to infection control policies.
    • Conducting patient care activities such as vital sign measurements, wound care, and specimen collection.
    • Assisting medical staff with examinations and treatments, providing necessary support.
    • Observing and documenting patient conditions, initiating emergency protocols when needed.
    • Participating in starting and maintaining IV flow and performing venipuncture.
    • Collecting and processing specimens, providing patient education.
    • Ensuring cleanliness and functionality of patient care equipment and environment.
    • Using effective communication methods verbally and non-verbally.
    • Assisting in various departmental workflows as assigned.
    • Participating in meetings and educational programs.
    • Supporting supply and equipment management.
    • Accepting orders from physicians and advanced practice providers.
    • Assisting in patient communication and message management.
    • Administering specific therapies and documenting care accurately.
    • Performing duties within the defined license and practice scope.
    • Promoting excellent customer service and compliance with organizational standards and codes of conduct.
    • Meeting age-related competencies to provide specialized care.
    Minimum Requirements:
    Experience
    • At least twelve (12) months of LVN direct patient care experience in the last three (3) years, including various healthcare settings.
    Education
    • High School Diploma or GED
    License, Certification, Registration
    • Vocational Nurse License (California)

    • Basic Life Support

    Additional Criteria:
    • Demonstrated dedication to superior customer service and quality care.
    • Preferably holds IV Certification and Blood Withdrawal Certification.

    Preferred Qualifications:
    • Not applicable


    Notes:

    • Requires availability for rotating weekends and holidays, as well as floating within assigned schedule. Off days: Wednesday & Sunday.
    Primary Location: California, Palm Desert, Palm Desert Medical Offices
    Hours Per Week: 20
    Shift: Day
    Working Days: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
    Working Hours Start: 03:30 PM
    Working Hours End: 07:30 PM
    Job Schedule: Part-time
    Job Type: Standard
    Employee Status: Regular
    Employee Group/Union Affiliation: B05|USW|Local 7600
    Job Level: Individual Contributor
    Job Category: Nursing Licensed & Nurse Practitioners
    Department: Palm Desert MOB - Family Medicine-Regular Clinic - 0806
    Travel: No
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