Licensed Practical Nurse – Clinic I (MEDS)

Job Description

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Job Summary:
Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and following Practitioner medical orders, provides direct and indirect nursing care in an outpatient setting. Also serves as a resource and mentor for LPN Clinic/Meds I as needed.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Prepares and reviews medical records, initiates follow-ups, and documents patient information.
• Implements nursing procedures, administers treatments and medications, and performs point-of-care testing.
• Documents care interventions and collaborates with RN/Practitioner to adjust care plans as necessary.
• Maintains competency in nursing skills, participates in staff meetings, and coordinates projects.
• Efficiently handles emergency situations and assigns tasks to unlicensed personnel.
• Manages patient vaccine data and ensures compliance with immunization guidelines.
• Trains staff on vaccine storage and coordinates VFC inventory.
• Participates in infection control and provides patient education.
• Assists in orienting new personnel and demonstrates clinical procedures.
• Maintains and organizes supplies, schedules patient appointments, and processes forms.
• OHS only: Certification in Spirometry, Hearing Conservation, & Substance Abuse Specimen Collection required within one year of hire.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills for age-appropriate and culturally sensitive care.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• 12 months of LPN experience.
• Completion of Hawaii State Board of Nursing approved LPN curriculum.
• Hawaii LPN license required at hire.
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.

Additional Requirements:

• Strong skills in conflict resolution, customer service, and communication.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English.
• Mathematical skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in acute care nursing.
• Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet applications.

Primary Location: Hawaii, Hilo, Hilo Medical Offices
Hours Per Week: 20
Shift: Day
Workdays: Mon-Fri
Job Schedule: Part-time
Employee Status: Regular
Travel: Yes, 50% of the time

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce.