Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Orthopedics

Samaritan Healthcare•Moses Lake, WA

23h

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), working within Washington State licensure and the scope of practice defined by Samaritan Clinic Leadership, provides care to assigned patients under the supervision of a provider (physician, PA, or ARNP) or RN. The role serves patients with routine, standardized care needs and predictable outcomes. This is a full-time position working Monday through Friday, with availability required between 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. External candidates may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000, subject to a two-year Sign On Bonus Agreement. The LPN works closely with Samaritan Clinic departments and professionals to provide quality patient care. The position reports to the Director of Operations, with clinical oversight by the Clinic Care Director.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of Practical Nursing.
Current Washington State Practical Nurse license.
Current Healthcare Provider (HCP)-level CPR certification.
Demonstrated competency with equipment listed on the department-specific checklist.
Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, including seeking resources when needed and working under the direction of a physician, PA, ARNP, or RN.
Demonstrated accountability and safe judgment in decision-making; practice within legal and ethical guidelines.
Ability to provide care to patients across the age continuum.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, including occasional prolonged standing or walking, occasional lifting and other physical movements, intermittent exertion during treatments, and independently lifting or carrying at least 25 pounds and up to 50+ pounds with assistance.
Good reading eyesight.
Ability to communicate verbally and/or in writing to accurately exchange information with physicians, nurses, healthcare professionals, patients and/or family, and the public.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a clinic setting and providing support to providers in a variety of medical specialties.

Responsibilities

Escort patients to exam rooms; measure and record height, weight, vital signs, and temperature; and obtain histories from new patients.
Schedule appointments and notify patients of appointments and test results in collaboration with physicians, PAs, and ARNPs.
Use provider-established protocols to respond to patient questions and queries, using information provided by physicians and practitioners.
Conduct or assist with indicated tests and procedures, including pregnancy tests, occult blood tests, hematocrits, blood draws, peak flows, glucose monitoring, PPDs, injections, immunizations, flu shots, Snellen tests, EKGs, Ishihara color tests, rapid strep tests, tympanograms, hearing tests, and dipstick urine samples.
Assist with or administer suture removal, wound packing, simple dressings, nebulizer treatments, and catheterization.
Assist physicians and providers with procedures, including pelvic exams, Pap smears, office surgeries, and throat cultures; transport specimens to the lab.
Contact pharmacies regarding refills and new prescriptions under physician or provider supervision.
Chart and log prescription refills, new prescriptions, telephone calls, blood draws, injections, immunizations, and monthly state immunization records and forms.
Fax information to admitting, nursing homes, and specialists.
Call for referral appointments and insurance clearances, and maintain logs.
Partially complete prescription forms, Labor & Industry claims, and disability forms.
Monitor and log medication samples coming in and going out.
Clean rooms; take inventory and restock exam rooms, bathrooms, treatment rooms, the lab, and stockroom; stock pharmaceuticals; and check refrigerator temperature daily.
Clean instruments and send them to sterile processing.
Maintain professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to stay current with trends in the field.
Follow safe work practices and policies to prevent injury, including those related to security and safety, MSDS, equipment, infection control, fire, disaster, safe lifting, and body mechanics.
Comply with organizational policies and procedures and labor agreements.
Interact courteously and efficiently with team members and support groups in a manner consistent with organizational values.
Conduct oneself professionally and maintain an appearance appropriate to the job and organization standards.
Handle additional accountabilities required by management in a manner that meets organizational standards.