LPN - Clinic I (MEDS)
Company: Kaiser
Location: Honolulu
Posted on: April 17, 2024
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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, immunizations and medications as prescribed by
practitioner; prepares medications for practitioner to use;
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/family's responses to plan of care; reports
unexpected responses to RN or practitioners; collaborates with
RN/Practitioner 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
practitioner/RN.
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 Practitioner 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.
Manages all patient vaccine data, including updating Hawaii
Immunization Registry System (HIR), Electronic Health Records
(EHR), and all patient and/or external records at each patient
visit.
Readies any available immunization information prior to the time of
visit with the provider.
Stores and administers immunizations according to Health plan and
VFC guidelines.
Identifies patient immunization requirements in accordance with age
specific guidelines per CDC.Fills out appropriate immunization
paperwork for recording purposes.
Facilitates vaccine Health Plan and VFC inventory control at
assigned clinic.
Ordering vaccine and maintaining appropriate vaccine
inventories.
Utilizes file maintenance to ensure newly arrived vaccines are
entered in the EHR lot manager system as needed.
Assures immunization clinics comply per health plan, federal and
state guidelines - i.e., compliance with Health department site
visits.
Complete annual VFC enrollment training requirements and
forms.Maintain all records related to the VFC program per program
guidelines.
Trains new and existing LPNs on emergency vaccine storage
procedures.
Serves as a liaison with the state to coordinate VFC (vaccines for
children) inventory.
Generates reports on patients and contacts them for immunization
compliance and updates as needed.
Assists in ensuring compliance with infection control policies and
protocols and follows medication administration, storage
procedures, Health plan CDC, State and federal VFC program
guidelines.
Provides educational materials to patients and reviews printed
instructions with patients; collaborates with RN/Practitioner to
revise teaching plan when needed.
Participates in orientation of new personnel.
Orients and serves as a resource to LPNs 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.
Performs clean/sterile technique, sets up for procedures, assists
with clinical procedure within department scope.
Follow the recommended process for handling point of use
instruments as outlined by the High-Level Disinfection
Committee.
Maintain, order, organize, rotate, and stock supplies.
Schedule patients for routine care, acute care, and addressing care
gaps. Prepares and processes patient forms.
OHS only: Certification in Spirometry, Hearing Conservation, &
Substance Abuse Specimen Collection or acquire certification within
one year of hire.
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 within
scope.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
Minimum 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:
N/A
PrimaryLocation : Hawaii,Honolulu,Honolulu Medical Offices
HoursPerWeek : 40
Shift : Day
Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
WorkingHoursStart : 08:00 AM
WorkingHoursEnd : 05:00 PM
Job Schedule : Full-time
Job Type : Standard
Employee Status : Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation : HL5-UNITE HERE-Local 5
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Job Category : Nursing Licensed & Nurse Practitioners,Vaccine
Clinics Jobs
Department : Honolulu Medical Office - Nursing Administration -
1208
Travel : Yes, 50 % of the Time
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
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