LPN Clinic - Orthopedics

PeaceHealth • Bellingham, WA

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About The Position

PeaceHealth is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for an orthopedic clinic. The LPN ensures delivery of quality nursing care to clinic patients as directed by physicians and other healthcare providers. As a core member of the interdisciplinary care team, the Clinic LPN fulfills or shares the roles and responsibilities of rooming nurse, resource nurse, and clinical support nurse in an ambulatory patient care setting.

The position is part time at 0.50 FTE on a day schedule. 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.

PeaceHealth describes a competitive, comprehensive total rewards package supporting caregivers’ physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual wellbeing. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 403(b) retirement plan with employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits; and an expanded employee assistance and mental health program.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited State Board of Nursing LPN program.
• At least one year of experience.
• Washington Licensed Practical Nurse credential required upon hire.
• Basic Life Support credential 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.
• Strong organization and attention to detail, flexibility, and the ability to function independently.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and 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.
• Provide direct patient care.
• Assist providers with patient examinations and treatment as directed.
• Under provider oversight, potentially conduct telephone triage using age-specific triage protocol books and computerized resources.
• 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.
• Potentially obtain referral authorizations for treatment as directed by a provider.
• Maintain professional effectiveness through continued education and professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer base and matching contributions
• Paid time off
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance, with additional buy-up coverage options
• Tuition and continuing education reimbursement
• Wellness benefits
• Expanded employee assistance program and mental health program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed