Licensed Practical Nurse - On-call/ prn

Kaiser Permanente • Denver, CO

100d

About The Position

Makes members/patients and their needs a primary focus of ones actions; develops and sustains productive member/patient relationships. Actively seeks information to understand member/patient circumstances, problems, expectations, and needs. Builds rapport and cooperative relationship with members/patients. Considers how actions or plans will affect members; responds quickly to meet member/patient needs and resolves problems. Performs duties as under Nurse Practice Act (Portions adopted from the Colorado State Nurse Practice Act CRS 12-38-103).

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Practical Nursing program.
• Licensed as a Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of Colorado.
• Completed a minimum of 400 clock hours of faculty planned clinical experience and guided learning activities.
• High School Diploma OR General Education Diploma (GED) required.
• Practical Nurse License (Colorado).
• Demonstrated customer service focus and exemplary service skills.

Nice To Haves

• Six (6) months of experience with adults, pediatrics and/or trauma preferred.
• I.V. therapy certification preferred.
• BLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complies with all Kaiser Permanente quality, safety, and emergency policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice in every interaction with patients, colleagues, providers, and leadership.
• Ensures patient safety in the preparation and provisioning of care related to medications, including the consistent use of 5 rights and 3 checks of medication administration.
• Reports safety hazards, accidents and incidents, and unsafe working conditions promptly.
• Applies principles of asepsis and infection control.
• Maintains a safe and therapeutic patient care environment, including identifying malfunctioning equipment.
• Supports the physician and other medical providers in the care and treatment of patients.
• Practices within scope of practice perimeters as inferred by licensure, standard nursing practice, knowledge, skill level, and KP guidelines.
• Monitors patients condition by observing, collecting, reporting, and recording objective/subjective data.
• Teaches and promotes general preventive health measures to patients and members of their families regarding home health care.
• Records pertinent information in patients medical chart according to standard requirements.
• Assists in orienting and training new employees, as assigned.
• Orders, stores and maintains adequate inventory of supplies and instruments used by department as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Associate degree