LPN - Clinic I (Meds)
Company: Kaiser Permanente
Location: Pearl Harbor
Posted on: March 5, 2026
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Job Description:
Sign on Bonus 5K possible eligible! 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/familys 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 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.
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