Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Valley Float Pool

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

Benefits offered by this job

Float differential $3/hour

Starting bonus/relocation available

Job summary

Samaritan Health Services in Corvallis, OR is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join the Valley Float Pool. This on-site role supports multiple outpatient service lines, including pediatrics, OB/Gyn, Urology, and Orthopedics, providing broad nursing exposure and the opportunity to work across departments.

You will assist practitioners, process telephone orders and test results, and maintain patient records, delivering safe, high-quality care under supervision.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assists practitioner in procedures, telephone prescriptions/refills, maintaining patient records and relaying test results.
• Delivers safe, quality nursing care under the direction of SHS practitioners and Clinic Supervisor within scope of practice.

Skills

Patient Care

Adaptability

Communication

Team Building

Medical Terminology

Social Perceptiveness

Education

Oregon LPN licensure

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Valley Float Pool

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

Department SHS SMG Clinic Resource Team

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.

As a Float within Samaritan Medical Group outpatient clinics, you'll have the unique opportunity to support all outpatient service lines. Additionally, we offer roles with focus on dedicated core specialties such as Pediatrics, OB/Gyn, Urology, and Orthopedics, providing comprehensive care and expertise in these areas. This role offers a diverse and engaging work environment, allowing you to gain experience across various departments and make a meaningful impact on patient care.

Individuals on this team are eligible to receive float differential at $3.00 / hour in addition to the base hourly rate.

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 and Specialty care teams at Samaritan Health Services offer complete health care for all family members from newborns to seniors through their pediatric, family medicine, internal medicine and specialty care providers. They encourage and offer preventive care, including annual exams, health screenings and counseling regarding health and lifestyle.

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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