Licensed Practical Nurse, Health Education Complete Care
Company: Kaiser Permanente
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: May 8, 2024
Job Description:
Job Summary: The LPN, practices within scope of practice
perimeters as inferred by licensure, standard nursing practice,
knowledge, skill level, and organizational policies. The LPN
provides support for team and providers(s) during facility
encounters. Performs follow-up care per provider instructions and
in accordance with scope of practice. Assists with patient
education and documents clinical information in the medical record.
Assists in the planning and delivery of nursing services for
patients, members and families to promote health and wellness.
Provides direct nursing care, demonstrating clinical competency by
performing various roles as needed, providing advanced levels of
nursing care and proactively monitoring and delivering
preventive/early intervention and/or education programs to meet
patient needs. Collaborates with the Health Care Team to deliver
high quality, safe care and service. Facilitates transitions and
coordination of care across the continuum.Essential
Responsibilities:
- The LPN, is responsible for accurate completion of screenings
as reflected in the workflow by addressing barriers with focus on
care gaps and patient goals. Schedules appointments within the
appropriate discipline based on proactive care needs.
- Assists with teaching/education of patient as assigned based on
national guidelines specific to the screening test results. Teaches
and promotes general preventive health measures and refers to
appropriate resources.
- Reviews client consent and other forms for completeness and
legibility before offering services.
- Accurately documents patient information, data, actions,
interventions, and patient response in according to established
guidelines and policies.
- Prepares room and equipment for procedures, assists provider as
needed. Provides intervention ordered by practitioner (e.g.
medication, dressings, specimen collections, irrigations, suture
removals, and IVs) and documents patient response.
- Assist with event setting / closing; ensures all equipment and
forms are stored and tracked appropriately. Ensures a clean and
functional work environment.
- Reviews patient history, collecting information and appropriate
vital signs, administers immunizations, obtains biometrics, etc. as
needed.
- Participates in emergency care as necessary and as directed by
physician and registered nurse.
- Responds effectively to member / patient concerns, serves as an
advocate for the patient.
- Demonstrates customer service skills to include; diplomacy,
patience, problem solving with a range of clientele.
- Adjusts to fluctuating work flows and changing assignments; is
expected to demonstrate quality and effectiveness in work habits
and clinical practice; and treats co-workers, patients, families,
and all members of the health care team with dignity and
respect.
- Able to provide clinical services in a variety of settings
(i.e. clinic, employer group sites, mobile health vehicle,
etc.).
- Participates in quality initiatives (HEDIS, CMS) and leads
designated team projects or initiatives as requested.
- Assures team/departments compliance with regulatory agency
requirements and federal, state, local laws and regulations.
- Conducts outgoing telephone calls to patients requiring
preventative outreach.
- Completes other department-specific procedures and nursing care
within scope of practice and skill.
- Assists with event logistics and coordination such as but not
limited to inventory, supplies availability, event tracking and
reporting.
- Participates in the development and maintenance of data
collections and report requirements.
- Attends and participates in departmental meetings as required
and/or requested.
- Completes required staff development and other trainings as
requested.
- Participates in fostering a safe workplace: participates in
employee job safety analysis to eliminate hazards and prevent
accidents, cooperates to investigate employee and volunteer
injuries, promotes and support safety awareness and implement
safety operations, encourages staff to make suggestions on safety
practices.
- Participates in education/orientation of other staff.
- Performs other duties as assigned.Basic
Qualifications:Experience
- Minimum four (4) years of clinical experience with increasing
levels of complexity and responsibility.Education
- Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program. High
School Diploma or General Education Development (GED)
required.License, Certification, Registration
- Practical Nurse License (Georgia) required at hire
- Basic Life Support required at hireAdditional
Requirements:
- Ability to analyze translate and facilitate, client
engagements, policies and procedures for the community, educate
staff and engage the public sector about the impact of aligning
with healthcare providers and contributing to their own wellness.
In addition, the individual will coordinate the use of technology
to advance healthcare screenings and coordinate provider follow-up
care.Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum one (1) year of experience in mobile vehicle
management.
- A valid CDL Class B drivers license preferred.
Keywords: Kaiser Permanente, Atlanta , Licensed Practical Nurse, Health Education Complete Care, Education / Teaching , Atlanta, Georgia
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