Licensed Practical Nurse

COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE•Spanaway, WA

14d•$28 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Community Health Care is a non-profit organization providing quality health care to underserved patients in Pierce County, including family practice, medical, dental, pharmacy, and behavioral health services across seven clinics. The organization seeks to provide high-quality healthcare with compassionate and accessible service. Licensed Practical Nurses greet patients and visitors and help with registration, appointment scheduling, and patient rooming to support patient flow and clinic productivity. They provide patient education and ensure accurate measurement and documentation of vital signs, height, weight, chief complaints, and vision and hearing screenings through direct observation and routine medical-record audits. They administer and document injections, including immunizations, TB screening, and medications, as well as adverse reactions and responses. LPNs also provide quality patient care, clerical support, staff duties, and effective provider support, along with other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Hold a Washington State Licensed Practical Nurse license.
Education from an accredited, state-approved program is listed in the job details.
Applicants with a relevant combination of education and experience are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Greet patients and visitors.
Assist with registration, appointment scheduling, and rooming patients as needed to maintain patient flow and clinic productivity.
Provide patient education.
Ensure accurate measurement and documentation of vital signs, height, weight, chief complaints, and vision and hearing screenings through direct observation and routine auditing of medical records.
Accurately administer and document injections, including immunizations, TB screening, and medications, and document adverse reactions and responses.
Provide quality patient care, clerical support, staff duties, and effective provider support.
Perform other duties as assigned.