Clinic LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) - Infectious Disease

Samaritan Health Services; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Samaritan Health Services seeks a Clinic LPN in Infectious Disease at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center. The role supports practitioners, handles telephone orders, maintains patient records, and relays test results within scope of practice.

The LPN must hold current Oregon LPN licensure; prior clinical experience and Lab/EKG experience are preferred. The position is in a multi-disciplinary Infectious Disease team serving the region, with day shifts and potential relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Current unencumbered Oregon LPN licensure required.
• Previous clinical experience preferred.
• Lab/EKG experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist practitioner in procedures, telephone orders/refills, and patient records.
• Relate test results and maintain patient records within scope of practice.

Skills

Patient Care

Adaptability

Communication

Team Building

Medical Terminology

Social Perceptiveness

Education

Oregon LPN licensure

Job description

Clinic LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) - Infectious Disease

Facility Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center

Schedule - Shift 1.0 (80 hrs/pp) - Day

Department GSR Infectious Disease

Remote Status Remote Status: OnSite

Salary Range Salary Range: $24.73 - $36.32

*Starting bonus and/or relocation available to new employees. Previous experience may be required. Employment commitment to Samaritan is required.

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

Assists practitioner in performance of procedures, telephone prescription orders/refills, maintaining patient record and relaying test results. Provides safe and quality nursing care under the direction of SHS practitioners and the Clinic Supervisor within scope of practice.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The Infectious Disease teams at Samaritan Health Services provide health care services to residents and health care providers in Benton, Lincoln and Linn counties. We also host the International Travel Clinic.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

Current unencumbered Oregon Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure required.

Previous experience in a clinical setting preferred.

Lab/EKG experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Patient Care - Possess the skills and knowledge needed to assist and care for others. Ability to recognize symptoms, drug properties and interactions, treatments, and preventive health-care measures within scope of practice.

Adaptability/Flexibility - Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to situations that may arise with high risk or diverse patient populations. Ability to adjust actions in relation to others and adapt to offer best possible care to patients.

Communication - Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues. Ability to perform group presentations and listen to and understand complex information and ideas.

Team Building - Ability to work, function and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team. Possess the knowledge and skills to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.

Medical Terminology - Knowledge of medical records, procedures and terminology. Ability to read, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.

Social Perceptiveness - Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Rarely
(1 - 10% of the time)

Occasionally
(11 - 33% of the time)

Frequently
(34 - 66% of the time)

Continually
(67 – 100% of the time)

WALK - INCLINE

LIFT(Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs

LIFT(Knee to chest: 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs

CLIMB - STAIRS

LIFT(Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs

LIFT(Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs

LIFT(Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs

LIFT(Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs

SQUATRepetitive

REACH -Forward

REACH- Upward

SIT

WALK - LEVEL SURFACE

LIFT(Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs

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