Licensed Practical Nurse 2

• Prepares patient for office visit by reviewing history, collecting relevant clinical information (e.g. height, weight, vision, or hearing screen), measuring vital signs, and documenting in the medical record.
• Completes POE and addresses care gaps during the patient encounter.
• Prepares room and equipment for procedure and assists the practitioner as needed.  
• Initiates interventions and document response to treatment according to established workflows and guidelines.  
• Participates in emergency care as directed by practitioner or registered nurse.
• Educates patients and provides preparation materials for diagnostic studies according to guidelines.
• Schedules appointments for patients with lab, radiology, or specialty consultations as ordered by practitioner.
• Monitors electronic messaging and emails (department InBasket) related to patient or provider requests and manages the messages within scope of practice.
• Participates in departmental or regional quality improvement activities and initiatives.
• Engages patients, families, and caregivers in the coordination of care.
• Resolves patient concerns promptly.
• Provides departmental orientation and training to new team members on standard work, policies, and procedures.
• Participates in the supervision of unlicensed personnel in the delivery of patient care.
• Demonstrates the ability to be self-directed and act independently to manage and prioritize multiple projects and tasks.
• Ensures timely coordination of pre- and post-procedural appointments, consultations, and encounters inside and outside of Kaiser Permanente.
• Assists practitioner with procedures and provides post-procedural care and education per provider instructions and in accordance with scope of practice.
• Performs complex procedures independently, under the supervision of a Physician and in accordance with scope of practice.
• Leads one or more projects annually to improve access, clinical performance, and/or care experience.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

• Prepares patient for office visit by reviewing history, collecting relevant clinical information (e.g. height, weight, vision, or hearing screen), measuring vital signs, and documenting in the medical record.
• Completes POE and addresses care gaps during the patient encounter.
• Prepares room and equipment for procedure and assists the practitioner as needed.  
• Initiates interventions and document response to treatment according to established workflows and guidelines.  
• Participates in emergency care as directed by practitioner or registered nurse.
• Educates patients and provides preparation materials for diagnostic studies according to guidelines.
• Schedules appointments for patients with lab, radiology, or specialty consultations as ordered by practitioner.
• Monitors electronic messaging and emails (department InBasket) related to patient or provider requests and manages the messages within scope of practice.
• Participates in departmental or regional quality improvement activities and initiatives.
• Engages patients, families, and caregivers in the coordination of care.
• Resolves patient concerns promptly.
• Provides departmental orientation and training to new team members on standard work, policies, and procedures.
• Participates in the supervision of unlicensed personnel in the delivery of patient care.
• Demonstrates the ability to be self-directed and act independently to manage and prioritize multiple projects and tasks.
• Ensures timely coordination of pre- and post-procedural appointments, consultations, and encounters inside and outside of Kaiser Permanente.
• Assists practitioner with procedures and provides post-procedural care and education per provider instructions and in accordance with scope of practice.
• Performs complex procedures independently, under the supervision of a Physician and in accordance with scope of practice.
• Leads one or more projects annually to improve access, clinical performance, and/or care experience.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

• Minimum three (3) years of clinical nursing experience as an LPN/LVN.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in area of specialty.

• Graduate of an accredited nursing (LPN/LVN) program.

• Practical Nurse License (Georgia) required at hire

• Basic Life Support required at hire

• N/A.

• Associates degree in nursing.

• Minimum three (3) years of clinical nursing experience as an LPN/LVN.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in area of specialty.

• Graduate of an accredited nursing (LPN/LVN) program.

• Practical Nurse License (Georgia) required at hire

• Basic Life Support required at hire

• N/A.

• Associates degree in nursing.

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