LPN

Kaiser Permanente; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Georgia is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse I for our Alpharetta Medical Offices. You will provide direct and indirect patient care under RN or physician supervision, educate patients, and help coordinate care to promote wellness.

Responsibilities include preparing patients for visits, documenting vital signs, and supporting touchpoints across the care team. The role supports a 40-hour workweek with day shifts onsite.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for office visits by reviewing history and vital signs.
• Completes POE and addresses care gaps during encounters.
• Prepares room and equipment for procedures and assists the practitioner.
• Initiates interventions and documents responses per guidelines.
• Participates in emergency care as directed.
• Educates patients and provides prep materials for diagnostics.
• Schedules appointments for labs, imaging, or specialists.
• Monitors InBasket messages related to patient or provider requests.
• Participates in quality improvement activities and coordinates care.
• Supervises unlicensed staff in patient care.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing (LPN/LVN) program

Job description

Job Summary

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) 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. The LPN I, under the supervision of the Registered Nurse or Physician, provides direct and indirect nursing care to patients and families to promote or restore health and to prevent illness and injury. Educates patients and families and assists with coordination of care. Collaborates with members of the Health Care Team (HCT) and leaders to ensure the delivery of high-quality care that meets defined standards that optimizes health and wellness.

• 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.
• Monitors electronic messaging and emails (department InBasket) related to patient or provider requests and manages the messages within scope of practice.
• Participates in departmental or regional quality improvement activities and initiatives.
• Engages patients, families, and caregivers in the coordination of care.
• 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.

Job Summary

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) 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. The LPN I, under the supervision of the Registered Nurse or Physician, provides direct and indirect nursing care to patients and families to promote or restore health and to prevent illness and injury. Educates patients and families and assists with coordination of care. Collaborates with members of the Health Care Team (HCT) and leaders to ensure the delivery of high-quality care that meets defined standards that optimizes health and wellness.

Essential 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.
• Monitors electronic messaging and emails (department InBasket) related to patient or provider requests and manages the messages within scope of practice.
• Participates in departmental or regional quality improvement activities and initiatives.
• 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.

Experience

Basic Qualifications

• N/A

Education

• Graduate of an accredited nursing (LPN/LVN) program.

License, Certification, Registration

• Practical Nurse License (Georgia) required at hire
• Basic Life Support required at hire

Additional Requirements

• Complete a Customer Service Assessment.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Primary Location

Georgia,Alpharetta,Alpharetta Medical Offices

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Shift

Day

Workdays

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri,

Working Hours Start

08:15 AM

Working Hours End

05:15 PM

Job Schedule

Full-time

Job Type

Standard

Worker Location

Onsite

Employee Status

Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation

GTC|UFCW|Local 1996

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Department

Alpharetta Medical Offices - Obstetrics/Gynecology - 2808

Pay Range

$27.15 - $35.06 / hour

Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.

Travel

Yes, 20 % of the Time

Work Setting

Onsite

Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.