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

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