Licensed Practical Nurse
Company: Kaiser
Location: Lawrenceville
Posted on: March 18, 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 from American Heart
Association--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, Roswell , Licensed Practical Nurse, Healthcare , Lawrenceville, Georgia
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