Kaiser Permanente·Bellflower, California
The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN II) provides direct nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or physician, performing patient care functions within the scope of practice, including assessing conditions, administering medications, and assisting with medical procedures. Essential duties also involve maintaining equipment, upholding organizational policies, and providing patient education and support.
Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or physician provides nursing care in accordance with the legal scope of practice and within established standards of care, policies and procedures. Demonstrates performance consistent with the Mission, Vision and Strategic Plan of the organization. Demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice and treats co-workers, patients, families and all members of the health care team with dignity and respect.
Transport patients to/from designated areas. Route specimens to laboratory. Transport laboratory specimens, medical records, laboratory supplies and materials. Transport office supplies and materials, patient related supplies and materials. Transport equipment, and procedures trays.
Administrative/Clerical/Record
Keeping: Request charts/medical records. Schedule, cancel and reschedule patient appointments. Initiate follow up appointments with patients. Check in patients/members. Prepare outgoing mail. Locate personnel by paging system or beeper. Provide patient information to family members, following patient confidentiality guidelines. Record and send Faxs. Screen patient calls and take messages for providers. Maintain department logs. Maintain and update user manuals. Monitor and maintain protocol manuals. Respond to requests for information. Order medical supplies and equipment. Receive, store and distribute materials and supplies. Replenish linen. Adjust work schedules and/or reassign personnel as directed. Serve as resource to coworkers by answering procedure questions and assisting in problem solving. Participate in special projects and studies. Demonstrate safety procedures. Coordinate and monitor activities within the module. Function as team leader. Participate in department meetings. Train and orient new staff to equipment, general duties and procedures, following established protocols. Maintain proficiency in clinical skills. Answer call lights. Answer telephones and take messages. Call in telephone prescriptions, following established protocols. Assume other activities and responsibilities as directed.
N/A Notes: Must have wound care experience, phlebotomy for HBA1C, diabetic foot exams, work schedule subject to change based on dept. need. Must float to Cudahy. BLS required Must successfully pass or have passed the bilingual test (within the last 12 months), or be active in the QBS program. This is an on call position, days and hours may vary.
Candidates must possess a California Vocational Nurse License and Basic Life Support certification, along with a minimum of one year of recent LVN experience in an acute/outpatient setting. A mandatory requirement is being bilingual in English and Spanish (Level II), which must be proven via a recent test or active participation in the QBS program.
Market context
In California, physician openings are typically driven by ongoing demand across large health systems, outpatient groups, and specialty practices, with competition shaped by board eligibility, licensure, and specialty fit. For this role category, candidates are often compared on clinical experience, communication skills, and readiness to work within team-based care. The job requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving candidates research time. Review the CPT and BLS requirements carefully and confirm your experience aligns with the listed laboratory and acute-care expectations before applying.
