LPN Clinic - Family Practice

PeaceHealth•Bellingham, WA

19h

About The Position

PeaceHealth is seeking an LPN Clinic - Family Practice for a per diem/relief, 0.00 FTE, day position. The role is responsible for ensuring delivery of quality nursing care to clinic patients as directed by physicians and other healthcare providers. The Clinic LPN is a core member of the interdisciplinary care team and fulfills or shares the roles and responsibilities of rooming nurse, resource nurse, and clinical support nurse in the ambulatory patient care setting. LPN roles may be hybrid (onsite and remote) based on department needs. The salary range is $28.73–$43.09; the hiring rate depends on factors including education, training, work experience, applicable collective bargaining agreement terms, and seniority.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited State Board of Nursing LPN program.
At least 1 year of experience; the posting specifies clinical experience as an LPN as preferred.
Licensed Practical Nurse credential for Washington, required upon hire.
Basic Life Support, required upon hire.
Basic computer skills, including familiarity with MS Office applications.
Cooperative working and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with a wide variety of patients, families, and staff.
Effective prioritization skills and the ability to manage multiple clinical tasks at one time.
Well organized, detail oriented, flexible, and able to function independently.
Ability to apply age-specific principles of growth, development, and life stages to meet each patient’s needs.

Nice To Haves

Clinical experience as an LPN.

Responsibilities

Assess and implement patient care under supervision.
Prepare patients for examination and provide direct patient care.
Assist providers with patient examinations and treatment as directed.
Under provider oversight, perform telephone triage using age-specific triage protocol books and computerized resources, as applicable.
Document patient care in the health record according to department standards.
Obtain and convey information to and from patients, pharmacies, and other providers as directed and supervised by a licensed provider.
Obtain referral authorizations for treatment as directed by a provider, as applicable.
Maintain professional effectiveness through continuing education and professional development.
Perform other duties as assigned.