LVN II Home Health/Hospice, Part Time
Company: Kaiser
Location: Encinitas
Posted on: March 18, 2023
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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. Reinforces 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. Documentation: 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
in-services and responsible for all content of staff meetings/in
service presentations by attendance or reviewing minutes. Quality
and Service: Responsive to the needs of others maintaining a
professional behavior toward members and coworkers 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. Communication: 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, in-services 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
Keywords: Kaiser, Encinitas , LVN II Home Health/Hospice, Part Time, Healthcare , Encinitas, California
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