LPN - Clinic II (Meds)

Kaiser Permanente • Hilo, HI

90d

About The Position

Under direction of Registered Nurse and medical orders of the Practitioner, provides direct and indirect nursing care in outpatient setting. The role involves reviewing and preparing medical records for assigned patients, initiating follow-up for medical records as requested, and identifying and preparing orders for patient needs for authorization by the practitioner. The position requires observing, collecting, and documenting new information on patients, and informing the RN or practitioners regarding incomplete data or abnormal observations. Basic nursing procedures are implemented per the plan of care, including administering treatments, immunizations, and medications as prescribed. The role also includes performing point of care testing, providing laboratory and x-ray reports to practitioners, and notifying patients of normal results as directed. The position requires consideration of special needs of different age groups when providing care and setting priorities based on patient acuity. Documentation of orders and interventions is essential, as well as observing patient responses and collaborating with the RN or practitioner to revise care plans when necessary. The role also involves assigning basic nursing tasks to unlicensed personnel and ensuring compliance with established standards and protocols. Additionally, the position includes managing patient vaccine data, facilitating vaccine inventory control, and ensuring compliance with health plan and federal guidelines.

Requirements

• Hawaii State Board of Nursing approved curriculum for LPN licensure.
• Licensed Practical Nurse (Hawaii) required at hire.
• Basic Life Support from American Heart Association.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in conflict resolution, customer service, interpersonal relations, oral communication, problem solving, teamwork, and written communication.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Mathematical ability, attention to detail, concentration, and alertness.

Nice To Haves

• Previous nursing experience.
• Previous clinic experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in word processing and spreadsheet PC applications.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and prepares medical records for assigned patients.
• Initiates follow-up for medical records as requested.
• Identifies and prepares orders for patient needs for authorization by practitioner.
• Observes, collects, and documents new information on patients.
• Informs RN or practitioners regarding incomplete data or abnormal observations.
• Implements basic nursing procedures per plan of care.
• Administers treatments, immunizations, and medications as prescribed.
• 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.
• Sets priorities of care based on acuity of patients.
• Documents implementation of orders/interventions.
• Records findings, instructions, and patient responses on appropriate forms or online records.
• Observes patients/families 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 situations.
• Assigns basic nursing tasks to unlicensed personnel as appropriate.
• 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.
• Manages all patient vaccine data, including updating Hawaii Immunization Registry System.
• Stores and administers immunizations according to Health plan and VFC guidelines.
• Identifies patient immunization requirements in accordance with age-specific guidelines per CDC.
• Facilitates vaccine Health Plan and VFC inventory control at assigned clinic.
• Generates reports on patients and contacts them for immunization compliance.
• Assists in ensuring compliance with infection control policies and protocols.
• Provides educational materials to patients and reviews printed instructions with patients.
• Participates in orientation of new personnel.
• Performs clean/sterile technique, sets up for procedures, assists with clinical procedures.
• Maintains, orders, organizes, rotates, and stocks supplies.
• Schedules patients for routine care, acute care, and addressing care gaps.

Benefits

• Sign on Bonus 5K possible eligible.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Associate degree