LPN - Clinic II (MEDS)
Company: Kaiser Permanente
Location: Wake Island
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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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. 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 practitioners
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. 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 (I), 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 I
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.
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. Possible 5k sign on bonus
eligibility! Basic Qualifications: Experience N/A 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: Previous nursing experience. Previous clinic
experience. Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in word processing
and spreadsheet PC applications.
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