LPN

Kaiser Permanente; Sandy Springs (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse I (LPN I) in Georgia to provide direct and indirect nursing care under supervision. You will educate patients, assist with coordination of care, and participate in quality initiatives to improve outcomes.

Responsibilities include preparing for visits, documenting in records, assisting with procedures, coordinating labs and diagnostics, and supervising unlicensed staff as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited LPN/LVN nursing program.
• Practical Nurse license (Georgia) required at hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required at hire.
• Complete a Customer Service Assessment.
• Preferred: 6 months of healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient for office visit: review history, collect vitals, document in medical record.
• Complete POE and address care gaps during the encounter.
• Prepare room and equipment for procedures and assist practitioner as needed.
• Initiate interventions and document response per workflows.
• Participate in emergency care as directed by practitioner or RN.
• Educate patients and provide preparation materials for diagnostics.
• Schedule labs, radiology, or specialty appointments as ordered.
• Monitor InBasket messages and respond within scope of practice.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and initiatives.
• Engage patients and families in coordination of care.
• Resolve patient concerns promptly.
• Provide orientation and training of new team members.
• Supervise unlicensed personnel in patient care.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service aptitude

Communication skills

Education

LPN/LVN nursing 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.

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.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• 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.

Notes:

• Will float to cover the cohort (GI/Pulm) at TP, CU, GW, CA, PA, & SW. Dual post for MA or LPN