LPN

WhidbeyHealth Medical Center; Coupeville (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental Options

Vision Benefits

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

HSA

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary Life & AD&D

Job summary

WhidbeyHealth Medical Center in Coupeville, WA is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to support the Specialty and Primary Care Clinics. You will provide professional nursing services under the supervision of physicians and midlevel providers, delivering high-quality care to patients of all ages.

The role emphasizes patient education, accurate documentation in EMR, and performing EKGs and phlebotomy as ordered. A WA LPN license and BLS are required, with ambulatory care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduation from an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing program is required.
• Minimum of 2 years as an LPN; ambulatory care preferred.
• Phlebotomy experience is preferred.
• Experience with electronic medical records preferred.
• WA State LPN licensure and BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients appropriately and maintains a positive attitude.
• Performs skilled nursing care as directed by medical orders.
• Intervenes with proper techniques and safety precautions.
• Teaches patients and families in collaboration with the provider.
• Records care in EMR and paper chart accurately and timely.
• Performs EKGs and lab specimen collection as ordered.
• Participates in quality improvement activities.
• Maintains professional growth and development.
• Supports the provider to ensure efficient/quality patient care.
• Maintains health and safety standards across clinic areas.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

EMR experience

BLS certified

Education

LPN program

High school diploma

Tools

EMR system

Phlebotomy

Job description

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the Specialty and Primary Care Clinics (SPCC) will be accountable for the delivery of quality care to patients and families of all ages according to the individualized needs of the patient. The LPN provides professional nursing services in the clinic assisting physicians, midlevel providers, and other clinical staff.

PRINCIPLE FUNCTIONS include the following, other duties may be assigned:

• Greets patients appropriately, maintaining a positive attitude.
• Performs skilled nursing care as directed by the medical order and the patient condition.
• Intervenes with proper techniques, procedures and safety precautions to meet the patient needs.
• Acts confidently and promptly in life-threatening situations.
• Teaches, in collaboration with the provider, patient and/or family regarding health, prevention, disease process, medication, procedures, treatment, prevention of complications and self-care.
• Maintains timely and accurate recording of care provided in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system and paper chart.
• Functions within limits and scope of Washington State Nurse Practice Act.
• Performs EKG’s and lab specimen collection as ordered by the provider.
• Participates in quality improvement activities as requested.
• Responsible for personal, professional education and growth development.
• Anticipate the needs of the provider to support efficient/quality patient care in the SPCC.
• Maintain health and safety standards in all areas of specialty and primary care.
• Interacts with other members of the hospital, SPCC, and all other referral sources with excellent customer service that always puts the patient needs first.

JOB KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Highest level of education completed, minimum high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduation from an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing program is required.

Training and Experience

• A minimum of two (2) years of experience as an LPN is required, with previous experience in an ambulatory care setting preferred.
• Additional experience in phlebotomy preferred.
• Experience with electronic medical records preferred.
• Evidence of a working style that emphasizes collegiality, teamwork, participation, communication and service orientation required.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment and assist in other duties as needed and possess strong organizational skills and ability to multitask required.
• Must possess a high degree of initiative, judgment, and discretion and maintain a professional appearance.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Active WA State LPN Licensure.
• American Heart Association BLS required.
• ACLS, TNCC, PALS/ENPC and/or CEN preferred.

We offer a thoughtful, comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family at every stage of life:

• Medical Coverage– HDHP w/HSA / PPO
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental Options– PPO / Managed-Care Plan
• Vision Benefits– VSP
• Life & AD&D Insurance– Employer paid coverage
• Long-Term Disability Coverage– Employer paid income Protection
• Health Savings Account (HSA)– If enrolled in HDHP
• Employee & Provider Assistance Programs– Free, confidential support
• Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance– Additional employee paid buy up option
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability Coverage– Additional employee paid buy up option

Benefit Information and Wage Transparancy:

WhidbeyHealth Employees who work a 0.6 FTE or higher are categorized as, “benefit eligible”.