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As a member of Kaiser Permanente Colorado's team, you'll be proud of the contributions you make every day. From our financial professionals and IT team members to our RNs and physicians on the front line of care-we work together to advocate the health and well-being of our members, colleagues, and communities. And we do it all in an environment known for breathtaking scenery. Maintaining a close relationship with the natural beauty that surrounds them, the cities of Denver, Boulder, Longmont, and Colorado Springs offer something for everyone-from historic districts to family neighborhoods to world-class ski resort trails. Prepare to be inspired.
Performs under the supervision of a physician or prof. nurse services requiring the education, training, & experience, as evidenced by knowledge, abilities& skills required for a lpn pursuant in caring for the ill, injured, in teaching & promoting preventive health measures, in acting to safeguard life, or in administering treatments prescribed by a legally authorized physician, or physician assis. implementing a medical plan per CRS 12-38-103 (4). Makes members/patients a primary focus of one's actions; develops & sustains productive member/patient relationships. Actively seeks information to understand circumstances, problems, expectations, & needs. Considers how actions or plans will affect members
Essential Functions:
- (Portions adopted from the Colorado State Nurse Practice Act CRS 12-38-103)Supports the physician & other medical providers in the care & treatment of patients, including rooming the patient; communicating delays to patient, provider, & team members
- Performs duties & responsibilities w/ excellence, enthusiasm, great service orientation
- Practices within scope of practice perimeters as inferred by licensure, standard nursing practice, knowledge, & KP guidelines
- Performs routine & specialized nursing procedures following physician's orders & approved nursing care plan, administers treatment using therapeutic equipment, such as intermittent positive pressure breathing apparatus; administers medications (including narcotics) orally or by injections.
- If IV certified LPN, may perform intravenous therapy, as per Colorado State Board of Nursing Chapter IX
- Monitors patient's condition by observing, collecting, reporting, & recording objective/subjective data; identifies changes in the patient's condition; collect data & report sign & symptoms of deviation from normal health status, symptoms and/or reactions to medications & treatments; initiates appropriate standard emergency procedures & reports adverse patient conditions to physician, Nursing Manager, or RN
- Teaches & promotes general preventive health measures to patients & members of their families regarding home health care, such as use of medications, administering injections, taking blood pressure, general post-operative care, & general diabetic care
- Disseminates pre-printed standard aftercare instructions & pre-printed patient instruction material
- Assists physician w/ examinations, treatments & minor surgery, by preparing patient & room for a specific procedure & attending patient during procedure
- Records pertinent information in patient's medical chart, patient's nursing history, physical data, vital signs, symptoms, treatments, examinations, medications administered, reactions & observations
- Assists in orienting & training new employees
- May perform the duties of a Nursing Assistant or Med Receptionist
- May assign activities for nursing & med. assistants & medical receptionist
- Applies principles of asepsis & infection control
- Maintains a safe & therapeutic patient care environment
- Orders, stores & maintains adequate inventory of supplies & instruments used by department as assigned
- In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the KP Service Quality Credo
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Requirements |
Basic Qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited Practical Nursing program
- Licensed as a Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of Colorado
- IV therapy certification may be required for some positions
- National Provider Identifier (NPI) & Taxonomy code required at time of hire
- Demonstrated customer service focus & exemplary service skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- 6 months to 1 year of experience w/ adults, pediatrics and/or trauma preferred
- BLS preferred
Varied shifts, weekends, week nights, holidays. Variable days and hours
Primary Location: Colorado-Centennial
Scheduled Hours (1-40): 32
Shift: Variable
Working Days: Sat and Sun; Mon-Fri evening-variable
Working Hours Start: Variable
Working Hours End: Varaible
Schedule: Part-time
Job Type: Standard
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group: SEIU - Local 105
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job: LVN / LPN
Public Department Name: After Hours
Travel: No
Job Eligible for Benefits: Yes
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. We are proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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