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/A

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 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.

Primary Location: Georgia,Atlanta,Glenlake Medical Offices
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 32
Shift: Day
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu
Working Hours Start: 07:45 AM
Working Hours End: 04:45 PM
Job Schedule: Full-time
Job Type: Standard
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: GTC|UFCW|Local 1996
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Department: Glenlake Medical Offices - Pediatrics-Cardiology - 2808
Pay Range: $24.81 - $27.88 / hour The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted.
Travel: Yes, 15 % of the Time At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do. We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work. Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing.
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest