Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Valley Float Pool

Samaritan Health Services; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 38,572 - 55,104; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Health Services seeks a Float for its outpatient clinics. You will support multiple service lines, with roles focused on Pediatrics, OB/Gyn, Urology, and Orthopedics, delivering comprehensive care across departments.

Eligible for a float differential of $3.00 per hour in addition to base pay. Schedule is Monday–Friday with no weekend requirement.

Qualifications

• Current unencumbered Oregon LPN licensure is required.
• Healthcare Provider BLS is required.
• Previous clinical setting experience is preferred.
• Lab/EKG experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist practitioner in procedures and relay test results.
• Maintain patient records and handle telephone prescription orders/refills.

Skills

Patient care

Adaptability

Communication

Team collaboration

Medical terminology

Social perceptiveness

Education

Oregon LPN licensure

Healthcare Provider BLS

Job description

Summary

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 a float differential at $3.00 per hour in addition to the base hourly rate. Schedule is Monday – Friday with no weekend requirement.

Job Summary / Purpose

Assists practitioner in performing procedures, telephone prescription orders/refills, maintaining patient records, 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.
• Healthcare Provider BLS 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

Occasionally (11-33% 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 – Forward
• 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
• GRASP – Hand/Fist
• PUSH (0-20 pounds force)
• PUSH (20-40 pounds force)
• PUSH (40-60 pounds force)
• PUSH (60 or more pounds force)