Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Orthopedics

Samaritan•Moses Lake, WA

1d•$60,258 - $81,827

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides care to assigned patients within Washington State licensure and scope of practice, as defined by Samaritan Clinic Leadership, under the supervision of a physician, PA, ARNP, or RN. The role serves patients whose care needs are routine and standardized and whose outcomes are predictable. The LPN works with Samaritan Clinic departments and professionals to provide quality patient care and is expected to support the organization’s mission, vision, values, and standards of professionalism. This is a full-time position working Monday through Friday, with availability required between 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. 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 direction or resources when needed and working under the direction of a physician, PA, ARNP, or RN.
Accountability, safe judgment, and practice within legal and ethical guidelines.
Competence in caring for patients across the age continuum.
Ability to read well and communicate verbally and/or in writing to exchange information accurately with healthcare professionals, patients, families, and the public.
Ability to lift and carry at least 25 pounds independently and up to 50 or more pounds with assistance.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a clinic setting supporting providers across a variety of medical specialties.

Responsibilities

Escort patients to exam rooms; measure and record height, weight, vital signs, and temperature; and take histories for 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 queries and answer questions using information provided by physicians and practitioners.
Perform or assist with clinical tests and procedures, including pregnancy and 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 urine dipstick samples.
Assist with or administer suture removal, wound packing, simple dressings, nebulizer treatments, and catheterization.
Assist providers with pelvic exams, Pap smears, office surgeries, and throat cultures; take specimens to the laboratory.
Contact pharmacies about refills and new prescriptions under provider supervision; chart and log prescriptions, calls, blood draws, injections, immunizations, and required state immunization records and forms.
Fax information to admitting departments, nursing homes, and specialists.
Arrange referral appointments, obtain insurance clearance, and maintain related logs.
Partially complete prescription, Labor & Industry claims, and disability forms.
Monitor and log medication samples in and out.
Clean rooms; take inventory and restock exam rooms, bathrooms, treatment rooms, the laboratory, and the stockroom; stock pharmaceuticals; and check refrigerator temperatures daily.
Clean instruments and send them to sterile processing.
Maintain professional growth through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations.
Follow safe work practices and policies, including safety, security, MSDS, equipment, infection control, fire and disaster procedures, safe lifting, and body mechanics.
Comply with organizational policies, procedures, and labor agreements.
Interact courteously and efficiently with team members and support groups in keeping with organizational values.
Maintain professional conduct and appearance in accordance with job and organizational standards.
Handle additional accountabilities as required by management and organizational standards.