LPN Clinic - Dermatology

PeaceHealth • Bellingham, WA

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About The Position

PeaceHealth is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse for a part-time, 0.70 FTE, day position in Dermatology. The role ensures quality nursing care for clinic patients as directed by physicians and other healthcare providers. The Clinic LPN is a core member of the interdisciplinary care team and shares the responsibilities of rooming nurse, resource nurse, and clinical support nurse in an ambulatory patient care setting. 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. A hiring bonus may be available.

The LPN assesses and implements patient care under supervision, prepares patients for examinations, provides direct care, and assists providers with examinations and treatment. Under provider oversight, the LPN may conduct telephone triage using age-specific triage protocols and computerized resources. The position also documents care, communicates information with patients, pharmacies, and other providers as directed and supervised, and may obtain referral authorizations. The LPN is expected to maintain professional effectiveness through continued education and development and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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

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, conduct 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 continued education and professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Full 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.
• Hiring bonus may be available.

What This Job Offers

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