LPN I: Patient Care Coordinator & Educator

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

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.