CLINIC LPN (General Surgery)

Samaritan Health Services; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 33,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day shift

No weekend shifts

Collaborative team

Job summary

Samaritan Health Services' Samaritan Medical Center in Portland is seeking a licensed practical nurse to join the General Surgery Clinic.

This fast-paced, hands-on role focuses on minor in-office surgeries, postoperative care, and clinic visits, with stable daytime hours, no weekends or nights.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Previous hospital LPN experience preferred.
• BLS required.
• Able to provide quality patient care.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under time constraints and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist directly with minor in-office surgeries.
• Provide postoperative care and clinic visits.
• Deliver patient-centered care in a fast-paced clinic.
• Maintain safety and quality of care.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Stress management

Leadership

Safety awareness

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Location:

Samaritan Medical Center

Department:

01.8648 SMC SURGERY MED PRACTIC

Pay Range:

$24.16 - $38.65

Care for our community, and your career.

Samaritan’s General Surgery Clinic is a dynamic, 5-provider team in a fast-paced, medium-volume general surgery clinic.

Focus heavily on hands-on, procedure-based care, assisting directly with minor in-office surgeries, postoperative care and clinic visits

Enjoy stable daytime hours with no weekends, no nights, and a collaborative, patient-centered work environment Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.

• Knowledge of new trends and techniques in Nursing.
• Previous hospital LPN exp. is pref.
• BLS required.
• Possesses a thorough knowledge of nursing principles.
• Demonstrates ability to provide quality patient care.
• Possesses ability to assess patient’s needs, e.g. clinical, teaching, mental and spiritual.
• Must recognize safety issues to self and others and be able to assess and implement use of lifts to lift and move patients in a safe manner .
• Must be able to function well in stressful situations and have good, creative, problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to prioritize and delegate.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality, timely, and cost-effective patient care.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and written and verbal communication skills required.
• Detail attentiveness required. Individual must be self-motivated and willing to self-direct.
• Ability to simultaneously handle multiple assignments and projects with speed and accuracy.
• Able to work efficiently and effectively under time constraints.

Samaritan is an Affiniti Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Work Shift:

FLSA880- 8 Hours Day Shift (United States of America)

Position Hours:

80

Samaritan is an Affiniti Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.