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Licensed Practical Nurse

Duluth, Georgia

Playing a critical role on our health care team, our Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) support clinicians and other team members while performing nursing duties and additional administrative tasks. You’ll work directly with patients or speak with them on the phone or online to help meet their needs and contribute to a positive care experience for all. You’ll also provide nursing assessments to triage patients based on their health conditions.

  • Job Schedule: Part-time
  • Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20
  • Shift: Day

Success Profile

We’re looking for LPNs who possess the following traits.

  • Collaborative
  • Compassionate
  • Flexible
  • Leadership
  • Socially Conscientious
  • Trustworthy

Benefits

We offer five benefits to our LPN team.

  • Medical, Vision, and Dental

  • Vacation, Holiday, & Sick Leave

  • Pension and Retirement Plans

  • Tuition Reimbursement & Educational Opportunities

  • Relocation Assistance

Our Culture

Every day as an LPN, you’ll help advance the delivery of excellent, compassionate care for our members. You can boldly transform care while improving the health of our communities and our nation. From outpatient settings to telehealth and from urgent care to home care, you’ll form unique connections with the patients you help. They’ll look to you to meet critical needs as well as help navigate their health choices throughout their journey.

What Our People Are Saying

Sylia

LPN

Kaiser Permanente is a wonderful organization to be a part of. I love that I get the opportunity to do what I love most while also enhancing my career development. I can say with confidence that this is an organization that offers many opportunities for growth. Not only do you get the opportunity to grow as an individual, but you have the support from your team and management. The culture, the team dynamic, and morale here is amazing.

Jayna

LPN

I enjoy working with a supportive team that is excited to be helping our patients every day. I love being in a department where I can practice my skills — I’m always learning something here.

Lyndsi

LPN

To be successful, the first thing to do is fall in love with your work. To be able to do a job that benefits the members by getting them care quicker and more efficiently is so rewarding. Working for Kaiser Permanente has provided my family and myself opportunities I would not have been able to find anywhere else. Kaiser Permanente has provided top-notch health care for myself and my family, and a career I am able to enjoy and succeed at.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Primary Location Duluth, Georgia Worker Location Onsite Facility Gwinnett Medical Offices I Job Number 1331030 Date posted 01/23/2025
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Description:
Job Summary:

Kaiser Permanente nurses are guided by an integrated nursing model that places patients and families in the center. The Licensed Practical Nurse I (LPN I) I practices nursing as defined by the Georgia Board of Nursing standards of practice for Licensed Practical Nurses and by organizational policies, procedures, and guidelines. The LPN I, under the supervision of the Registered Nurse or Physician, provides direct and indirect nursing care to patients and families to promote or restore health and to prevent illness and injury. Educates patients and families and assists with coordination of care. Collaborates with members of the Health Care Team (HCT) and leaders to ensure the delivery of high-quality care that meets defined standards that optimizes health and wellness.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • 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 assist 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 of new team members on standard work, policies, and procedures.
  • Participates in the supervision of unlicensed personnel in the delivery of patient care.
  • May perform other duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications:

Experience


  • N/A


Education


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


License, Certification, Registration


  • Practical Nurse License (Georgia) required at hire



  • Basic Life Support required at hire from American Heart Association



Additional Requirements:


  • Complete a Customer Service Assessment.



Preferred Qualifications:


  • Minimum six (6) months of Health care experience preferred.

  • Customer service aptitude demonstrated through Customer Service Assessment.

  • May support similar departments as needed  

Primary Location: Georgia,Duluth,Gwinnett Medical Offices I Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20 Shift: Day Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Working Hours Start: 08:30 AM Working Hours End: 05:30 PM Job Schedule: Part-time Job Type: Standard Worker Location: Onsite Employee Status: Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation: GTC|UFCW|Local 1996 Job Level: Individual Contributor Department: Gwinn Comprehensive Med Center - Internal Medicine Team-Unit 1 - 2808 Pay Range: $25.3 - $32.04 / hour The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted. Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital). Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do. We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work. Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest

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