Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

US Oncology Inc.; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Licensed Practical Nurse position at Spokane Eye Clinic, part of Prism Vision Group, onsite in Spokane, WA. Compensation ranges from $19.94 to $41.42 per hour, depending on experience, with non-exempt status in an ambulatory surgery setting.

Provides skilled nursing care, pre/post-operative assessments, and patient education. Requires graduation from an Accredited Practical Nurse Program, and a current State LPN license with BLS; ACLS for Pre-op/PACU as applicable.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Accredited Practical Nurse Program.
• Current unrestricted State Practical Nurse License.
• BLS required; ACLS required only for Pre-op and PACU nurses.
• Detail oriented and well organized.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and assesses the physical status of the patient through observation and interaction.
• Maintains patient privacy and follows Patient Bill of Rights.
• Performs accurate pre- and post-operative assessments and monitoring.
• Uses nursing judgement to implement care plans and resolve issues.
• Documents medical records accurately and timely.
• Manages supplies, equipment, and infection control measures.
• Communicates patient goals and coordinates with the care team.

Skills

Patient care

Assessment

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

Accredited Practical Nurse Program

BLS

State Practical Nurse License

Tools

Medical equipment handling

Infection control procedures

EKG interpretation

Job description

Reporting to the Director of Nursing, this onsite, non-exempt role is located at the Ambulatory Surgery Center, Spokane Eye Clinic, which is part of Prism Vision Group.

Compensation Range: $19.94-$41.42/hr (Dependent on Experience)

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides skilled nursing care using knowledgeable evaluation and assessment techniques in planning for care and treatment of individual patient needs. Utilizes assessment skills, plans for continuity of care, able to individualize patient needs. Understands the importance of patient education and offers goal directed nursing care to patients.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Monitors and assesses the physical status of the patient through personal observation, assessment, and interaction.
• Knowledge of Privacy Practices & Patient Bill of Rights.
• Appropriate patient assessment and evaluation including pertinent medical and surgical history
• Able to identify educational, psychosocial, and cultural needs.
• Knowledge of required pre-operative testing requirements and identification of surgical risks.
• Demonstrates understanding and interpretation of diagnostic measures such as lab tests, radiology exams, and EKG interpretation.
• Identifies patient needs and communicates/shares this information to all involved in patient care.
• Acts as a patient advocate in the coordination of patient care.
• Maintains knowledge regarding medication, medications utilized, anesthesia medication, and/or herbal therapies and associated risks.
• Utilizes professional nursing judgement, takes action to implement the nursing care plan, and resolves identifiable issues before they become a problem/incident/event.
• Provides appropriate and complete pre and post-operative patient assessment, airway management, and patient monitoring.
• Able to complete accurate and timely medical record documentation. Reports and documents information efficiently.
• Utilizes supplies, equipment, and resources to contain cost without compromising delivery of patient care.
• Aware of and able to successfully carry out infection control, and environmental safety practices.
• Communicates a positive and caring attitude toward patients, peers, staff, and all other persons to whom there is contact.
• Seeks guidance, directions, and assistance where/when needed.
• Understands and follows centers policies and procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality of all PHI.
• Knowledgeable regarding all patient care equipment, including use of and cleaning of.
• Knowledgeable regarding supply location.
• Knowledgeable regarding emergency procedures.
• Identifies goals for each individual patient and communicates these goals to others involved in the patients care.
• Other duties as assigned to include inventory/expiration validation/stocking.

Non-Essential Job Functions:

Able to perform any reasonable work request that falls within the qualifications but not specifically described.

Qualification/Certifications/Licenses:

• Graduate of an Accredited Practical Nurse Program
• BLS Required (ACLS required only for Pre-op and PACU nurses)
• Current unrestricted State Practical Nurse License
• Must be detail oriented and well organized

Working Conditions:

Environment: This position is located in the clinical setting (South Clinic)

Physical Demands:

This position requires extensive mobility, walking, and standing. Most of the days work involves pushing, pulling, and lifting patients or equipment. There is a potential exposure to patients with communicable diseases and/or blood borne pathogens.