Licensed Practical Nurse - Orthopedics 40 hours Capitol Hill
Company: Kaiser Permanente
Location: Washington
Posted on: January 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Description: Job Summary: Provide direct and indirect nursing
care to patients in routine nursing situations, under the direction
and supervision of a registered nurse or licensed physician. In
complex situations in which the patient is unstable or requires
urgent or emergent care, the LPN functions under the direct
supervision of the RN or licensed physician. The LPN is an integral
member of the Health Care team, participating in patient assessment
and the formulation, implementation and monitoring of the care
plan. If part of the Infusion Therapy department - this position
provides Infusion Therapy to Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of
Washington members including blood transfusions, IVIG, hydration,
antibiotics, etc. Also may facilitate and coordinate care for
members with oncologic diagnoses. Essential Responsibilities:
Assessment: Assists in the assessment of patient/consumer need for
care and communicates with RN/MD providers appropriately and in a
timely manner. Determines patient/consumer purpose for
admission/visit. Collects data relevant to visit/admission, ongoing
care as directed by standards/plan of care. Recognizes
urgent/emergent situations and appropriately refers/manages. Plan
of Care: Contributes pertinent information to the plan of care and
assists in monitoring care. Delivers nursing care as determined by
plan or patient needs. Recommends modifications in plan of care as
needed. Assist patients/families in self care activities.
Demonstrates understanding of the physiologic and psychological
effects of normal aging by assessing and implementing care to meet
the needs of populations served. Implementation: Provides nursing
interventions safely and competently and reports relevant findings
to RN/MD in timely manner. Follows through and implements plan of
care as directed; a) provides appropriate instruction to
patient/consumer about routine health maintenance, normal/abnormal
lab results, special procedures and follow-up care as directed; b)
prepares and administers approved medications at the direction of
the RN and upon order from MD, ARNP, or PA; c) performs treatments
and assists with procedures as directed; d) competently performs
skills/tasks as listed on LPN skills competency inventory.
Evaluation: Assists in evaluating patient/consumer response to care
through communication and observation. Recommends modifications in
plan of care to RN/MD/ARNP/PA based upon patient/consumer response.
Age Specific Care: Demonstrates understanding of the physiologic
and psychological effects of normal aging by assessing and
implementing care to meet the needs of those populations served.
Reports appropriate age-specific assessment findings to the RN.
Demonstrates effective communication skills with those specific age
populations served. Communication and Coordination of Care:
Communicates and cooperates with other health care team members in
planning and implementing care. Reports appropriate age-specific
assessment findings to the RN/MD/ARNP/PA. Demonstrates effective
communication skills with those specific age populations served.
Orientation: Orients patients/consumers to the health care team
members, the services available, and the means of access to those
services. Demonstrates an awareness of the Consumer Bill of rights
and Responsibilities. Participates in the orientation of new
consumers to KFHPWs policies and procedures. Instruction: Assists
in the identification of educational needs and communicates to
RN/MD in timely manner. Instructs patients/consumers according to
the educational plan of care or appropriate educational materials.
Encourages patient/consumer compliance with therapeutic nursing and
medical regimens. Preventative Care: Identifies patient/consumer
risk factors. Utilizes available health education resources for
preventive care. Reinforces the plan of care to improve general
health status. Promotes patient/consumer self-care responsibility
for meeting their own health needs. Documentation: Records accurate
and pertinent data on the medical record according to documentation
guidelines. Safety/Comfort: Provides a safe environment for each
patient/consumer and adheres to KFHPW/facility/unit specific safety
standards. Adheres to KFHPW infection control, safety hazardous
waste, universal precautions, and CPR standards. Professional
Development: Identifies own learning needs and participates in
educational efforts to meet those needs. Identifies own learning
needs related to those age-specific populations served and
participates in appropriate educational programs. Participates in
staff orientation and student education activities. Participates
with managers and peers in completing the process for self and
colleague/team performance reviews. Consistently demonstrates an
appearance consistent with KFHPW dress code policy. Participates in
activities related to QA/QI, work redesign, and cost-saving
measures. Basic Qualifications: Experience N/A Education Degree
from an accredited program. License, Certification, Registration
Practical Nurse License (Washington) required at hire OR Compact
License: Practical Nurse required at hire Basic Life Support
required at hire Additional Requirements: N/A Preferred
Qualifications: Recent ambulatory care experience is preferred.
Knowledge of electronic patient charting systems.
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