LPN-Primary Care, East Portland Metro Area - Multiple Depts., Shifts & Hours Available
Company: Kaiser
Location: Portland
Posted on: March 20, 2023
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Job Description:
An All-Inclusive Opportunity!To optimize your experience
applying to a job at Kaiser Permanente we have created a unique and
easy all-inclusive process to apply for open career opportunities
in this specific specialty relevant to your work experience and
interests.-- East Portland Metro Area includes MT. Scott, Gateway,
Rockwood, East Interstate, MT. Talbert, Sunnybrook, South
Interstate, Central Interstate, and San Rafael locations.--So, what
is next?You apply to this single posting, which represents an array
of full-time, part-time, and on-call/per-diem opportunities -
including all shifts and schedules. If you are interested in other
locations, please search for those unique postings on our careers
site separately.Allow our Talent Team to find a suitable job match
to what you are looking for.Our talent team will coach you through
every step of the hiring process.We have a team of managers
dedicated to review on the spot submissions for an expedited hiring
experience.See what it's all about, submit your interest
today!!_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Participate
w/the Health Care Team in delivering quality & customer focused
care to patients in a manner which reflects KP's organizational &
nursing mission, vision & values. Provides nursing & administrative
support to clinicians & other health care team members to offer a
variety of health care service to patients. Clinical duties involve
both direct (in person) & indirect (via phone or on-line) patient
care activities requiring both simple to complex nursing knowledge
& skills. As appropriate to the LPN's scope of practice, the LPN's
expected to have competent focused/limited nursing assessment &
triage skills on routine or self-limiting health conditions,
critical thinking, communication, problem-solving & decision-making
skills in order to meet patient needs & contribute to a positive
care experience & work environment. Performs clinical tasks &
procedures under the direction of a clinician within the scope of
the LPN's professional training & individual competency. Works
under the clinical supervision of the clinician or registered
nurse-- & under the general direction of the designated
supervisor.Essential Functions:--- Prepares & organizes patient's
office visit from known reason/procedure by ensuring that all
appropriate tests, clinical information (e.g., diagnostic test
results, consultation reports, outside reports, etc.) & order
entries are ready for clinician review prior to appointment time---
Perform focused/limited nursing assessment & triage on routine or
self-limiting medical conditions as directed by RN/clinician.
Recognize when to defer to and/or assist w/comprehensive assessment
for complex medical conditions by RN/Clinician.--- Utilizes
standardized tools (e.g., PST, health maintenance alerts) to
identify & address health maintenance/care gaps w/patient & alerts
clinician on those that require his/her attention--- Recognize
signs & symptoms of common & routine medical conditions/illnesses,
abnormal verses new/existing & implements planned nursing & medical
interventions as delegated by RN/clinician--- Contribute to the
development, implementation or modification of the individualized
patient's plan of care under the direction of the RN/clinician---
Prepares patient for actual visit/procedure prior to clinician's
exam during rooming-in process--- Assures exam/procedures room
contains appropriate supplies, equipment, forms & educational
materials are available & ready for using during visit/procedure.
Checks equipment are in safe working order & cleans room after
use--- Provides health teaching/education or advice on routine or
self-limiting medical conditions, procedures, tests, surgeries,
self-injections, etc--- Utilize standardized tools determine
patient's level of engagement in self-care as directed by RN---
Used KP HealthConnect & information systems to document all
pertinent data & outcomes of nursing care according to standardized
procedures & policies such as & not limited to the use of SBAR,
SOAP or APIE, KP HealthConnect Smarttools, etc. Update
demographic/historical clinical data gathered in electronic medical
records--- Perform diagnostic test, therapies & procedures within
scope of practice competently & w/maintenance of proficiency
according to: a)specific department standards on core clinical
tasks (see department's list of core skills); b) application of
knowledge & skills appropriate to development age of patient; and
c) established policies such as & not limited to patient safety,
aseptic & sterile techniques & infection controlBasic
Qualifications:--- Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing---
Current LPN license in Oregon and Washington.--Requires Oregon or
Washington license at time of hire.--Licenses in both states are
required within 6 months of hire.--- AHA Health Care Provider level
CPR certification--- Demonstrated clinical nursing skills---
Demonstrated interpersonal and customer service skills (Assessment
required for external candidates)--- Demonstrated communication
(written and oral) skills--- Demonstrated literacy in using
computers and keyboarding--- Skills in problem-solving, setting
priorities and using good judgment for decisions--- Ability to work
independently and efficiently under pressure--Preferred
Qualifications:--- Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in
assigned department's clinical area (e.g., Pediatrics, FP/IM,
OB/Gyn, Surgery, Allergy, Dermatology, Urology, etc.) within an
ambulatory care setting--- IV therapy experience or recent
certification--- Familiarity in documenting in an electronic
medical record system--- Current working knowledge & clinical
skills in providing routine care, education & advice in assigned
department's clinical area--OR successful completion of appropriate
competencies for assigned primary/specialty care departmentJob
Schedule: Job Category: Nursing Licensed & Nurse Practitioners
Keywords: Kaiser, Portland , LPN-Primary Care, East Portland Metro Area - Multiple Depts., Shifts & Hours Available, Healthcare , Portland, Oregon
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