Lead Licensed Practical Nurses
Company: Kaiser Permanente
Location: Kennesaw
Posted on: January 8, 2026
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Job Description:
Description: Job Summary: Kaiser Permanente nurses are guided by
an integrated nursing model that places patients and families in
the center. The Lead LPN/LVN practices nursing as defined by the
Georgia Board of Nursing standards of practice for Licensed
Practical Nurses and by organizational policies, procedures, and
guidelines. Coordinates activities of the interdisciplinary team
and monitors departmental throughput to ensure safe, effective, and
efficient care. Conducts daily equipment and exam room checks and
ensures that quality controls are completed. Provides direct and
indirect nursing care to patients and families that prevents
illness or restores health, to include complex procedures in
accordance with scope of practice. Serves as a subject matter
expert and resource for clinical teams on departmental processes
and workflows. Educates patients and families and assists with
coordination of care. Addresses customer concerns or complaints in
a timely manner and escalates to the manager, as needed. Essential
Responsibilities: Coordinates daily patient care activities and
assignments within the department and acts as a resource for the
healthcare team, providers, and ancillary departments. Continuous
rounding within the department to ensure patient throughput and
flow, assisting as needed. 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 exam room and
equipment for procedure and assists 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. Monitors
departmental inventory and expiration dates of clinical supplies
and medications. 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
to new team members on standard work, policies, and procedures.
Participates in the supervision of unlicensed personnel in the
delivery of patient care. Demonstrates the ability to be
self-directed and act independently to manage and prioritize
multiple projects and tasks. Ensures timely coordination of pre-
and post-procedural appointments, consultations, and encounters
inside and outside of Kaiser Permanente. Assists practitioner with
procedures and provides post-procedural care and education per
provider instructions and in accordance with scope of practice.
Performs complex procedures independently, under the supervision of
a Physician and in accordance with scope of practice. Leads one or
more projects annually to improve access, clinical performance,
and/or care experience. May perform other duties as assigned. Basic
Qualifications: Experience Minimum five (5) years of clinical
nursing experience as an LPN/LVN. Minimum three (3) years of
experience in area of specialty. 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: N/A.
Preferred Qualifications: Associates degree in nursing.
Keywords: Kaiser Permanente, Atlanta , Lead Licensed Practical Nurses, Healthcare , Kennesaw, Georgia
