LVN -Outpatient- Level II - Fontana Med Center - Pediatrics-Regular Clinic - On Call
Company: Kaiser Permanente
Location: Fontana
Posted on: March 4, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Summary: Provides nursing care to patients under the
direction of a Registered Nurse of physician/advanced practice
provider. Utilizes observational skills to observe nursing
intervention and assists medical staff to insure optimal care
within established policies, procedures, and standards. Under the
direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or provider 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
coworkers, patients, families, and all members of the health care
team with dignity and respect. Essential Responsibilities: Exhibits
excellent customer relations with patients, visitors, providers,
and co-workers; shows courtesy, compassion, and respect; conforms
to the critical service standards established for the department.
Provides therapeutic patient care in accordance with the patients
established by physician/advanced practice providers and/or a
registered nurse within the scope of practice. Transcribes
physician/advanced practice providers orders and directed by
policy. Communicates directly with a registered nurse to institute
changes in the plan of care; assists with and contributes to the
development of a nursing care plan. Administer specified medication
appropriately and accurately following the providers order and or
standing orders within scope of practice. Executes treatments such
as urinary catheterizations, placement of intravenous catheters,
bladder irrigations and instillations, suctioning procedures,
throat irrigations and enemas, and utilizing equipment as required.
Adheres to infection prevention and control policies and
procedures. Adheres to high level of disinfectant, point of use,
peel packs policies, and procedures. Perform related patient care
functions such as taking temperature, pulse, respiration and blood
pressure readings, wound care, may instruct patient in various
self-administered treatment or procedures; obtain specimens;
assures correct culture collection. Assist physician/advance
practice providers or other medical staff personnel with
examinations and treatments by selecting and passing instruments,
providing support and restraint to the patient, draping, and other
assistance as directed or required. Within scope observes and
documents patients condition by gathering signs, symptoms, and
reactions to therapy, to identify unexpected and/or significant
findings, initiates appropriate emergency procedures as necessary,
and reports unusual conditions to the registered nurse/advanced
practice providers as established by policy and procedure in a
timely manner. May volunteer to start and maintain intravenous flow
rate with Certifications, notifies registered nurse/advanced
practice/physician of any problems. May discontinue IV therapy
except intra-cath and central venous lines. May volunteer to start
perform venipuncture/blood withdrawal with Certifications. Collects
and processes specimens per policy, procedures, guidelines, and
protocols. Provides non-compoicated teaching following the
registered nurse/advanced practice provider/physician plan for
education. Report any identified learning needs and discharge
barriers. Ensures cleanliness of nursing module/station, patient
exam room, and proper functioning of patient care equipment by
visual inspection, routine testing, and other related methods.
Provides a safe and therapeutic environment for patients and staff.
Utilizes effective verbal and non-verbal forms of communication.
Performs in other departments or modules to which assigned as
required by the nursing/department administration to provide and
maintain the established standards of care and safety. Performs
departmental back-office workflows including but not limited to
proactive office encounter, successfully closing care gaps, patient
outreach, access and/or nurse visits. Participates in staff
meetings, and in-service programs. Assists in ordering and
distribution/stocking of module/department supplies and equipment.
Accepts verbal and telephone orders from the physician/advanced
practice providers. Supports patient communication and message
management including but not limited to patient emails, call center
messages, and all other back-office messages. Administers pulse
oximetry, humidification therapy, spirometer, oxygen therapy via
mask or nasal cannula, oral, nasal, and trach suctioning, and
sputum induction. Documents care in Health Connect per policy,
procedures, guidelines, and protocols. Performs other related
duties as assigned and required, including orientation of new
employees. Assists in coordinating the discharge process. Performs
all job functions within license certification and scope of
practice. Promotes, ensures, and improves customer service to
internal/external customers by demonstrating skills which are
consistent with the organizations philosophy of providing
extraordinary customer relations and quality service. Consistently
supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibilities (Kaiser
Permanentes Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and
confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the
organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting
non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state, and
local laws and regulations, accreditation, and licenser
requirements (if applicable), and kaiser Permanentes policies and
procedures. Age Related Competencies: Skills assessments and
validations are utilized to ensure that employees providing patient
care to specific age groups (i.e., infants, adolescents, elderly,
etc.) are proficient in identifying the special needs and behaviors
associated with a particular patient population. Basic
Qualifications: Experience Minimum Twelve (12) months or greater
LVN direct patient care experience within the last three (3) years.
Direct patient care experience may include medical office, acute
care, home care services, and skilled nursing facility. Education
High School Diploma or GED License, Certification, Registration
Vocational Nurse License (California) Basic Life Support Additional
Requirements: Extraordinary customer relations and quality service
are critical to our success. We seek candidates who can demonstrate
these skills and are dedicated to providing the highest quality of
service to our health plan members. Preferred Qualifications: IV
Certification and Blood Withdrawal Certification preferred. Notes:
Sun-Sat, Variable days and weekends Variable times Schedule to
include rotating weekends, holidays and floating within the
established seniority section. Scheduled hours per week is 30
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