Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Primary Care

Samaritan Health Services; Lebanon (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Health Services seeks a qualified LPN to assist practitioners in procedures, document patient records, and handle telephone prescriptions within the primary care setting.

You will relay test results and provide safe nursing care under supervisor guidance. Oregon licensure and BLS are required; prior clinical experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current unencumbered Oregon Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure required.
• Healthcare Provider Level BLS required upon hire.
• Previous experience in a clinical setting preferred.
• Lab/EKG experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist practitioner in performance of procedures and patient care.
• Process telephone prescription orders/refills and maintain patient records.
• Relay test results and provide safe, quality nursing care under supervision.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Medical terminology

Social perceptiveness

Education

LPN licensure (Oregon)

Tools

Lab/EKG experience

Job description

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 Primary Care teams at Samaritan Health Services offer complete health care for all family members from newborns to seniors through their pediatric, family medicine and internal medicine providers. They encourage and offer preventive care, including annual exams, health screenings and counseling regarding health and lifestyle. This practice also includes family medicine residents. Residents work closely with the primary care team of attending physicians throughout their three years of training and are directly involved in patient care.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

• Current unencumbered Oregon Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure required.
• Healthcare Provider Level BLS required upon hire.
• 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

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
• PULL (0-20 pounds force)
• 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
• SQUAT Repetitive
• KNEEL (on knees)
• REACH - Upward
• SIT
• WALK - LEVEL SURFACE
• LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs
• SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)
• ROTATE TRUNK Sitting
• ROTATE TRUNK Standing
• FINGER DEXTERITY
• PINCH Fingers
• CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
• CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
• MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists
• STAND
• BEND FORWARD at waist
• REACH - Forward
• GRASP Hand/Fist
• PUSH (0-20 pounds force)
• PUSH (20-40 pounds force)
• PUSH (40-60 pounds force)
• PUSH (60 or more pounds force)