Ambulatory Care LPN — Patient-Centered Nursing

Kaiser Permanente; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Portland, OR is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join the ambulatory care team. The LPN will support clinicians with patient assessments, triage, and care coordination, delivering high-quality, patient-centered services across in-person and remote channels.

Responsibilities include preparing visits, performing routine assessments, documenting in the EMR, assisting with procedures, and providing health education to patients.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited nursing program.
• Practical Nurse License (WA) within 6 months of hire OR Compact License: PNL within 6 months of hire.
• Practical Nurse License (OR) within 6 months of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and organizes patient visits for known reason/procedure with tests and documents for clinician review.
• Performs focused/limited nursing assessment and triage for routine conditions as directed by RN/clinician.
• Documents nursing care in electronic medical record using standardized procedures (e.g., SBAR,SOAP,APIE).
• Maintains clinic workflow, ensures rooms have supplies and equipment for visits.
• Provides health teaching and guidance on routine or self-limiting conditions.

Education

Graduate of accredited school of nursing

Tools

KP HealthConnect

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Portland, OR is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join the ambulatory care team. The LPN will support clinicians with patient assessments, triage, and care coordination, delivering high-quality, patient-centered services across in-person and remote channels.

Responsibilities include preparing visits, performing routine assessments, documenting in the EMR, assisting with procedures, and providing health education to patients.