Ambulatory LPN Nurse — Patient Care & Team Support

Kaiser Permanente; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Portland, OR is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to support clinicians and care teams. The role covers direct and indirect patient care, nursing assessments, triage, and care coordination under supervision, aligning with Kaiser’s mission and patient-centered goals.

Responsibilities include clinical tasks, procedures, and practice management activities, along with documentation in electronic records and utilization of standardized tools for patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
• Practical Nurse License (Oregon) within 6 months of hire.
• Practical Nurse License (Washington) within 6 months of hire.
• Two or more years of nursing experience in assigned departments.
• IV therapy experience or recent certification.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and organizes patient visits with tests and information for clinician review.
• Performs focused nursing assessment and triage for routine conditions.
• Documents care in electronic medical records and uses SBAR/SOAP/APIe.
• Performs diagnostic tests, therapies and procedures within scope.
• Maintains patient scheduling and coordinates follow-up care.
• Provides population-based care outreach as directed.
• Demonstrates teamwork and professional development within the clinic.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Problem solving

Education

Graduate of accredited school of nursing

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Portland, OR is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to support clinicians and care teams. The role covers direct and indirect patient care, nursing assessments, triage, and care coordination under supervision, aligning with Kaiser’s mission and patient-centered goals.

Responsibilities include clinical tasks, procedures, and practice management activities, along with documentation in electronic records and utilization of standardized tools for patient care.