Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Summary

About the role

Kaiser Permanente nurses are guided by an integrated nursing model that places patients and families in the center. The Licensed Practical Nurse I (LPN I) practices nursing as defined by the Georgia Board of Nursing standards of practice for Licensed Practical Nurses and by organizational policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for office visit by reviewing history, collecting relevant clinical information (e.g. height, weight, vision, or hearing screen), measuring vital signs, and documenting in the medical record.
• Completes POE and addresses care gaps during the patient encounter.
• Prepares room and equipment for procedure and assist the practitioner as needed.
• Initiates interventions and document response to treatment according to established workflows and guidelines.
• Participates in emergency care as directed by practitioner or registered nurse.
• Educates patients and provides preparation materials for diagnostic studies according to guidelines.
• Schedules appointments for patients with lab, radiology, or specialty consultations as ordered by practitioner.
• Maintains communication with electronic messaging and emails (department InBasket) related to patient or provider requests and manages the messages within scope of practice.
• Engages patients, families, and caregivers in the coordination of care.
• Resolves patient concerns promptly.
• Provides departmental orientation and training of new team members on standard work, policies, and procedures.
• Participates in the supervision of unlicensed personnel in the delivery of patient care.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• N/A

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing (LPN/LVN) program.
• Practical Nurse License (Georgia) required at hire.
• Basic Life Support required at hire.
• Complete a Customer Service Assessment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum six (6) months of Health care experience preferred.
• Customer service aptitude demonstrated through Customer Service Assessment.