LPN Urgent Care Beaverton 30 Hrs Per Week

About the position

The LPN Urgent Care position at Kaiser Permanente in Beaverton, OR, involves participating in a healthcare team to deliver quality, customer-focused care to patients. The role includes both clinical and administrative support, requiring a blend of nursing knowledge and skills to address a variety of health care services. The LPN will perform direct and indirect patient care activities, engage in nursing assessments, and contribute to a positive care experience under the supervision of clinicians and registered nurses.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and organize patients' office visits by ensuring all necessary clinical information is ready for clinician review.
• Perform focused nursing assessments and triage on routine medical conditions as directed by RN/clinician.
• Recognize when to defer to RN/clinician for comprehensive assessments of complex medical conditions.
• Utilize standardized tools to identify health maintenance gaps and alert clinicians as necessary.
• Implement planned nursing and medical interventions as delegated by RN/clinician.
• Contribute to the development and modification of individualized patient care plans under RN/clinician direction.
• Prepare patients for visits/procedures and ensure exam rooms are equipped and clean.
• Provide health education and advice on routine medical conditions and procedures.
• Document nursing care outcomes in electronic medical records using standardized procedures.
• Perform diagnostic tests, therapies, and procedures within the scope of practice competently.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Practical Nurse License (Washington) within 6 months of hire OR Compact License: Practical Nurse within 6 months of hire.
• Practical Nurse License (Oregon) within 6 months of hire.
• Basic Life Support certification.
• Demonstrated clinical nursing skills and interpersonal/customer service skills.
• Strong communication skills (written and oral).
• Proficiency in using computers and keyboarding.
• Problem-solving skills and ability to work independently under pressure.

Nice-to-haves

• Two or more years of nursing experience in an ambulatory care setting.
• IV therapy experience or recent certification.
• Familiarity with electronic medical record documentation.
• Current knowledge and clinical skills in providing routine care in assigned clinical areas.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Dental insurance coverage
• 401k retirement savings plan
• Paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling options