Kaiser Permanente·Laguna Hills, California
Provides nursing care for patients in a chemical dependency clinic under the supervision of a physician or Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include administering medications, performing diagnostic tests, and maintaining patient records and confidentiality.
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: Will require occasional travel to CMO (Chapman medical offices). Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine LVN. 20 hour per week position. This is a part time position, days and hours may vary.
Requires a valid California Vocational Nurse License and Basic Life Support certification. Candidates must have at least one year of recent experience as an LVN in an acute or outpatient setting.
Market context
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