LPN

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

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Georgia is seeking an LPN I to provide direct and indirect nursing care under supervision. The role supports patient care coordination, education, and timely documentation, ensuring adherence to Georgia nursing standards and organizational policies.

The LPN I will assist with procedures, monitor patient responses, and participate in quality initiatives, while engaging families and coordinating with the Health Care Team. Full-time, onsite at Conyers Medical Office.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient for office visit by reviewing history, collecting clinical information, measuring vital signs, and documenting in the medical record.
• Completes POE and addresses care gaps during the patient encounter.
• Prepare room and equipment for procedure and assist the practitioner as needed.
• Initiate interventions and document response to treatment.
• Participate in emergency care as directed by practitioner or RN.
• Educate patients and provide preparation materials for diagnostic studies.
• Schedule appointments for lab, radiology, or specialty consultations.
• Monitor department messaging and emails and manage messages within scope of practice.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and engage patients and caregivers in care coordination.
• Provide departmental orientation and training of new team members; supervise unlicensed personnel.

Skills

Customer service

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.

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,Conyers,Conyers 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: Conyers Medical Office - Primary Care - 2808
Pay Range: $27.15 - $35.06 / hour
Travel: Yes, 15 % 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.