Kaiser Permanente • Jonesboro, GA 30237
Job #2692957378
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.
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.
Experience
Education
License, Certification, Registration
Practical Nurse License (Georgia) required at hire
Basic Life Support required at hire from American Heart Association
Health care experience preferred.
Customer service aptitude demonstrated through Customer Service Assessment.
COMPANY: KAISER
TITLE: LPN
LOCATION: Jonesboro, Georgia
REQNUMBER: 1277897
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.
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