Compassionate LPN: Patient‑Centered Care & Team Support

Kaiser Permanente; Lakewood (CO); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Lakewood, CO is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to support physicians and deliver patient-centered care. You will perform duties within the Colorado Nurse Practice Act, administer medications, assist with examinations, and help ensure safety and quality in every patient interaction.

Responsibilities include rooming patients, monitoring vital signs, documenting in medical records, and training new staff.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program and licensed as an LPN in Colorado.
• High School Diploma or GED is required.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to Kaiser Permanente quality, safety, and emergency policies; ensures patient safety and accurate medication administration.
• Applies asepsis and infection control; maintains a safe care environment and identifies malfunctioning equipment.
• Assists physicians and other providers, rooming patients, communicating delays, and facilitating provider schedules.
• Performs routine and specialized nursing procedures per physician orders and approved care plans; administers medications, including narcotics.
• Maintains patient records with nursing history, vital signs, medications, and observations.
• Orients and trains new staff; may assist as Nursing Assistant or Medical Receptionist; coordinates activities of nursing staff.
• Orders, stores, and maintains inventory of supplies and instruments.

Skills

LPN licensure Colorado

Patient care

Medication administration

Nursing procedures

IV therapy

Vital signs monitoring

Education

LPN graduation Colorado

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Lakewood, CO is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to support physicians and deliver patient-centered care. You will perform duties within the Colorado Nurse Practice Act, administer medications, assist with examinations, and help ensure safety and quality in every patient interaction.

Responsibilities include rooming patients, monitoring vital signs, documenting in medical records, and training new staff.