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Licensed Practical Nurse

Company: Kaiser
Location: Kennesaw
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

Job Summary: Kaiser Permanente (KP) nurses advance the art and science of nursing through clinical and service excellence, professionalism, and leadership. --The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides support for team and provider(s) during facility encounters. Manages patient traffic flow. Performs follow-up care per provider instructions and in accordance with scope of practice. Assists with patient education. Documents clinical information into the medical record.Essential Responsibilities:

  • Prepares patient for exams by reviewing history, collecting current information and appropriate vital signs, documenting in the medical record according to guidelines.
  • Addresses POE Care Gaps and schedule appointments when appropriate.
  • Verify all current medications and pend refill medications needed for provider signature. --------------------
  • Review, verify, and update allergies, smoking, and tobacco history.
  • Provides intervention ordered by practitioner (e.g., medication, dressings, specimen collections, irrigations, suture removals, and IVs) and documents patient response.
  • Prepares room and equipment for procedures and assist physician as needed.
  • Assist with monitoring and management of patient and physician electronic messages as delegated by the RN and within scope of practice.
  • Educates patient and provides preparation materials for diagnostic studies according to guidelines.
  • Schedules appointments for patients with lab, radiology, consults, and follow-up appointments as ordered by practitioner.
  • Effectively provides preventative and ongoing health education to patients and family members.
  • Resolves patient concerns promptly.
  • Participates in emergency care, as necessary, and as directed by physician or registered nurse.
  • Maintains department Quality Improvement standards.Basic Qualifications:Experience
  • N/AEducation
    • 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:
            • Health care experience preferred.
            • Customer service aptitude demonstrated through Customer Service Assessment.Job Schedule: Job Category: Nursing Licensed & Nurse Practitioners

Keywords: Kaiser, Atlanta , Licensed Practical Nurse, Healthcare , Kennesaw, Georgia

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