Urgent Care LPN: Rapid Triage & Patient Care

Kaiser Permanente; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking an LPN for Urgent Care in Portland, Oregon. The position delivers patient care under clinician supervision, performing nursing tasks and administrative support to clinicians and care teams in an ambulatory setting.

Responsibilities include triage, focused assessments, patient education, and documentation in KP HealthConnect. Requires Oregon/Washington or compact PN license; 6-month licensure window post-hire; strong communication and clinical skills essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
• Licenses required: PN license for Oregon; Washington or compact license as applicable; must obtain license within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and organizes patient visits with tests and documents for clinician review.
• Performs focused nursing assessment and triage on routine conditions.
• Utilizes tools to identify health maintenance gaps and alerts clinician.
• Documents care in the electronic medical record using standardized formats.
• Maintains clinical area, safety, and supplies; room preparation and cleanup.

Skills

Clinical nursing skills

Interpersonal & customer service

Communication skills

Computers literacy

Problem-solving & prioritization

Independence under pressure

Education

Practical Nurse License (Oregon)

Practical Nurse License (Washington)

Compact License

Job description

Kaiser Permanente is seeking an LPN for Urgent Care in Portland, Oregon. The position delivers patient care under clinician supervision, performing nursing tasks and administrative support to clinicians and care teams in an ambulatory setting.

Responsibilities include triage, focused assessments, patient education, and documentation in KP HealthConnect. Requires Oregon/Washington or compact PN license; 6-month licensure window post-hire; strong communication and clinical skills essential.