Licensed Practical Nurse - Clinic I (MEDS)
Company: Kaiser
Location: Laie
Posted on: May 25, 2023
Job Description:
-Job Summary:Under direction of Registered Nurse and medical
orders of the Practitioner, provides direct and indirect nursing
care in outpatient setting. In addition, orients and serves as a
resource to LPN Clinic/Meds I as needed.Essential
Responsibilities:
- Reviews and prepares medical records for assigned patients;
initiates follow-up for medical record as requested; reviews
patients needs; identifies and prepares orders for needs of patient
for authorization by practitioner and may accept verbal orders per
policy; observes, collects, and documents new information on
patient; informs RN or practitioners regarding incomplete data, new
observation or abnormal/unusual data.
- Implements basic nursing procedures per plan of care;
administers treatments and medications as prescribed practitioner;
performs point of care testing as authorized; provides laboratory,
x-ray and other reports to practitioner for review; notifies
patients of normal results as directed by practitioner; considers
special needs of different age groups when providing care; sets
priorities of care based on acuity of patients.
- Documents implementation of orders/interventions; records
findings, instructions, and patient responses on appropriate forms
or on-line records using department and/or JCAHO standards.
- Observes patients/familys responses to plan of care; reports
unexpected responses to RN or practitioners; collaborates with RN
to revise care plan when needed.
- Demonstrates and applies competency in basic nursing skills and
use of equipment; maintains current knowledge and skills needed to
perform position; attends and participates in staff meetings as
needed; participates in projects as requested. In addition,
coordinates projects as requested.
- Performs efficiently in emergency patient care/clinic
situation; follows established procedures; informs appropriate
persons.
- Assigns basic nursing tasks to unlicensed personnel as
appropriate and according to department/unit standards; provides
clear directions; acts as resource person to unlicensed staff;
follows-up on assigned care to ensure it is given per standards,
policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines.
- Follows discharge plan developed by Physician or RN; processes
and/or follows-up with referrals as directed by practitioners;
provides instruction and pre-printed information to patients as
directed by RN and/or Practitioners, observes and documents
patient/family response to instructions and reports any
concerns.
- Provides educational materials to patients and reviews printed
instructions with patients; collaborates with RN to revise teaching
plan when needed.
- Participates in orientation of new personnel.
- Orients and serves as a resource to LPN Clinic/Meds II and
unlicensed personnel as needed; demonstrates and instructs other
team members in use of vendor specific products and /or
department/unit standards and procedures.
- Demonstrates sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities in
area of specialization.
- Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to
provide care and/or service appropriate to age groups served.
- Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to
provide culturally sensitive care and/or service.
- Performs other duties and accepts responsibility as assigned.
-Basic Qualifications:Experience
- Twelve (12) months (2080 hours) LPN experience.Education
- Hawaii State Board of Nursing approved curriculum for LPN
licensure.License, Certification, Registration
- Licensed Practical Nurse (Hawaii) required at hire
- Basic Life Support from American Heart Association -Additional
Requirements:
- Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in conflict resolution,
customer service, interpersonal relations, oral communication,
problem solving, teamwork, and written communication.
- Talking to co-workers, customers, outside vendors, and on the
telephone.
- Reading, writing, speaking and understanding English.
- Training/giving and receiving instructions.
- Mathematical ability, attention to detail (e.g., organization,
prioritization, proofing), concentration and alertness. -Preferred
Qualifications:
- Acute care nursing experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in word processing and
spreadsheet PC applications.PrimaryLocation :
Hawaii,Honolulu,Moanalua Medical OfficesHoursPerWeek : 40Shift :
DayWorkdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, FriWorkingHoursStart : 08:30
AMWorkingHoursEnd : 05:00 PMJob Schedule : Full-timeJob Type :
StandardEmployee Status : RegularEmployee Group/Union Affiliation :
HL5-UNITE HERE-Local 5Job Level : Individual ContributorJob
Category : Nursing Licensed & Nurse PractitionersDepartment :
Moanalua Medical Center - Med Ofc-Clinc Adm-Speclty Care -
1208Travel : Yes, 10 % of the TimeKaiser 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.
Keywords: Kaiser, Honolulu , Licensed Practical Nurse - Clinic I (MEDS), Healthcare , Laie, Hawaii
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