Endoscopy Pre Admit LPN Clinic

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in Tacoma, WA, is hiring a Gastro Clinic LPN to provide nursing care and support in our gastroenterology clinic. You will assist physicians during exams, administer medications, educate patients on GI conditions, and document care with accuracy.

You’ll need strong clinical skills, clear communication, and a compassionate, detail‑oriented approach to maintain smooth patient flow and high‑quality GI care in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Practical Nursing program (or equivalent recognized military training) and one year of related work experience
• Licensed Practical Nurse: WA
• America Heart Association Basic Life Support - CPR

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-admit nursing care by telephone, including patient interviews, initial assessments, and accurate nursing documentation within LPN scope of practice.
• Collect and document essential patient information, including weight, allergies, current medications, presenting concerns, and relevant medical history.
• Triage patient needs, recognize urgent or emergent conditions, and promptly communicate changes in patient status to the appropriate provider.
• Assist physicians and advanced practice providers with patient assessments, examinations, procedures, and treatments.
• Coordinate patient care by assessing patient and family needs, communicating with providers, monitoring records for completeness, and ensuring timely, accurate documentation.
• Educate patients on gastrointestinal conditions, treatments, pre-admit instructions, and preventative care while evaluating understanding and supporting compliance.

Skills

LPN

Nursing Care

Patient Education

Communication

Education

Practical Nursing Program

WA LPN License

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Gastro Clinic LPN, you will provide essential nursing care and dedicated support to patients within our gastroenterology clinic, ensuring efficient operations and compassionate patient experiences.

Every day you will expertly assist physicians during examinations and procedures, administer medications, educate patients on gastrointestinal conditions and treatments, and meticulously document patient information and care provided.

To be successful, you will demonstrate outstanding clinical skills, strong communication abilities, and a patient, detail-oriented demeanor, contributing to optimal patient flow and high-quality care in gastroenterology.

• Provide pre-admit nursing care by telephone, including patient interviews, initial assessments, and accurate nursing documentation within LPN scope of practice.

• Collect and document essential patient information, including weight, allergies, current medications, presenting concerns, and relevant medical history.

• Triage patient needs, recognize urgent or emergent conditions, and promptly communicate changes in patient status to the appropriate provider.

• Assist physicians and advanced practice providers with patient assessments, examinations, procedures, and treatments.

• Coordinate patient care by assessing patient and family needs, communicating with providers, monitoring records for completeness, and ensuring timely, accurate documentation.

• Educate patients on gastrointestinal conditions, treatments, pre-admit instructions, and preventative care while evaluating understanding and supporting compliance.

Job Requirements

Required

• Graduation from an accredited Practical Nursing program (or equivalent recognized military training) and one year of related work experience that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge skills/abilities

• Licensed Practical Nurse: WA

• America Heart Association Basic Life Support - CPR

Preferred

• One year of related work experience that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge skills/abilities, in a medical clinic or acute care healthcare environment

• Certified Gastroenterology RN

Where You’ll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person - body, mind, and spirit - in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

Pay Range

$28.55 - $48.43 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.