LPN Licensed Practical Nurse - Allergy & Asthma 1.0 FTE - Tacoma WA

Kaiser Permanente • Tacoma, WA

112d

About The Position

Provide direct and indirect nursing care to patients in routine nursing situations, under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse or licensed physician. In complex situations in which the patient is unstable or requires urgent or emergent care, the LPN functions under the direct supervision of the RN or licensed physician. The LPN is an integral member of the Health Care team, participating in patient assessment and the formulation, implementation and monitoring of the care plan. If part of the Infusion Therapy department - this position provides Infusion Therapy to Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington members including blood transfusions, IVIG, hydration, antibiotics, etc. Also may facilitate and coordinate care for members with oncologic diagnoses.

Requirements

• Degree from an accredited program.
• Practical Nurse License (Washington) required at hire OR Compact License: Practical Nurse required at hire.
• Basic Life Support required at hire.

Nice To Haves

• Recent ambulatory care experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of electronic patient charting systems.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the assessment of patient/consumer need for care and communicates with RN/MD providers appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Determines patient/consumer purpose for admission/visit.
• Collects data relevant to visit/admission, ongoing care as directed by standards/plan of care.
• Recognizes urgent/emergent situations and appropriately refers/manages.
• Contributes pertinent information to the plan of care and assists in monitoring care.
• Delivers nursing care as determined by plan or patient needs.
• Recommends modifications in plan of care as needed.
• Assists patients/families in self care activities.
• Demonstrates understanding of the physiologic and psychological effects of normal aging by assessing and implementing care to meet the needs of populations served.
• Provides nursing interventions safely and competently and reports relevant findings to RN/MD in timely manner.
• Follows through and implements plan of care as directed.
• Prepares and administers approved medications at the direction of the RN and upon order from MD, ARNP, or PA.
• Performs treatments and assists with procedures as directed.
• Competently performs skills/tasks as listed on LPN skills competency inventory.
• Assists in evaluating patient/consumer response to care through communication and observation.
• Recommends modifications in plan of care to RN/MD/ARNP/PA based upon patient/consumer response.
• Communicates and cooperates with other health care team members in planning and implementing care.
• Orients patients/consumers to the health care team members, the services available, and the means of access to those services.
• Assists in the identification of educational needs and communicates to RN/MD in timely manner.
• Instructs patients/consumers according to the educational plan of care or appropriate educational materials.
• Identifies patient/consumer risk factors.
• Records accurate and pertinent data on the medical record according to documentation guidelines.
• Provides a safe environment for each patient/consumer and adheres to KFHPW/facility/unit specific safety standards.
• Identifies own learning needs and participates in educational efforts to meet those needs.

What This Job Offers

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