Clinic LPN-Family Practice

PeaceHealth Corporation; Cottage Grove (OR); On-site; USD 39,000 - 59,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k/403b plan

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

EAP

Job summary

PeaceHealth is seeking a Clinic LPN-Family Practice for a Part Time, 0.80 FTE, Day position in Oregon. Under the supervision of an RN, the LPN provides direct nursing care, administers medications, and documents in the health record to support physician-directed care.

Qualifications include an Oregon LPN license, BLS, and 1 year of clinical LPN experience. The role involves patient care, education, and collaboration with the healthcare team in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Active LPN license in Oregon.
• Minimum 1 year clinical LPN experience.
• Knowledge of age-specific care and development.
• BLS certification required on hire.
• May require ENPC/ACLS/PALS/Trauma NC Curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care under RN supervision.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Document care in health records per standards.
• Support care planning and patient education.
• Assist with transport, supply stocking, and equipment.

Skills

Computer skills

Cooperative teamwork

Organized

IV proficiency

Education

LPN program

Oregon LPN license

BLS certification

ENPC

ACLS

PALS

Trauma NC Curriculum

Job description

Job Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a Clinic LPN-Family Practice for a Part Time, 0.80 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $28.73 – $43.09. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

Job Summary

Under the supervision of an RN, the LPN provides direct nursing care, within the scope of their license, to patients as directed by the physicians and other healthcare providers. Cooperative decision making is expected in the execution of duties.

Details of the position

• Implements and evaluates patient care under the supervision of an RN. Participates in the development of a patient-specific care plan.
• Provides direct patient care including administering medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Documents patient care in health record according to department standards.
• Assigns, prioritizes, requests and accepts guidance and assistance from others to assure delivery of care in a safe and timely manner.
• Ensures own professional effectiveness through continued education and professional development.
• Assists in transporting of patients, specimens, supplies and equipment and in the maintenance and stocking of supplies and equipment to assure optimal functioning of the department.
• May triage patient phone calls, counsel patients, provide patient education, take patient histories, administer prescribed medications, change dressings, clean wounds and monitor patient vital signs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Accredited State Board of Nursing LPN Program Required
• Minimum of 1 year Preferred: clinical experience as an LPN
• Required: Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs
• Required: Upon Hire Licensed Practical Nurse - Oregon and
• Required: Upon Hire Basic Life Support and
• May be required: Standard ENPC and
• May be required: Standard Advanced Cardiac Life Support and
• May be required: Standard Pediatric Advanced Life Support and
• May be required: Standard Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum

Skills

• Basic computer skills required including familiarity with MS Office applications. (Required)
• Must have cooperative working and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide variety of patients, families and staff. (Required)
• Must be well organized, detail oriented, flexible and able to function independently. (Required)
• Proficient with IV’s. (Required)

Department / Location Specific Notes

OREGON

• LPNs working in the state of Oregon will ONLY perform components that align with applicable state regulations within the LPN scope of practice as defined by the Oregon State Board of Nursing.

Working Conditions

• Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).
• Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
• Push/Pull: Frequently up to 45 lbs. force (i.e., WOW, medical carts).
• Perform hands on CPR at least 20 mins using 100-125 lbs. of force (National Assoc. of EMS Physicians and AHA) Frequency should be seldom or occasionally.
• Ability to move around area with frequent sitting.
• Bending/ stooping/ squatting/ reaching/ kneeling frequently.
• Lifting (non-patient) up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently.
• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.
• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

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PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual.

Benefits

• full medical/dental/vision coverage
• 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions
• paid time off
• employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options
• tuition and continuing education reimbursement
• wellness benefits
• expanded EAP and mental health program

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