LPN Clinic

Community Health at Home; Lakewood (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in Washington state is seeking an experienced Clinic Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support patient flow and clinical operations. You will prepare patient charts, assist with triage and direct patient care, and collaborate with the clinical team to prioritize tasks and maintain high-quality care.

The role involves administering medications and vaccines, performing point-of-care testing, and keeping accurate EMRs.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited practical nursing program approved by the Washington State Board of Nursing, upon hire
• Licensed Practical Nurse: WA, upon hire
• American Heart Association - Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for visits by taking vital signs, updating medical records, and coordinating patient flow.
• Provide direct patient care within LPN scope, including triage, venipuncture, and wound care.
• Administer medications, vaccines, IV therapies, and monitor patient responses per protocols.
• Perform point-of-care testing, EKGs, and other clinical assessments with accurate documentation.
• Maintain electronic medical records, process refills, and communicate lab results.
• Maintain exam rooms and supplies, ensuring infection prevention and safety standards.

Skills

Vital signs

Triage

EMR documentation

Patient education

Infection control

Education

LPN WA license

CPR/BLS certification

Tools

EMR systems

Point-of-care testing

Wound care tools

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Clinic Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you'll keep the day running smoothly and efficiently for your patients and clinical team. You'll take the lead on proactive preparation of patient charts; ensuring all information is obtained and up-to-date for those seen in our facility. Every day, you'll manage care for multiple patients, adapting to physician availability on-site, and actively collaborate with your clinical team to prioritize tasks and ensure seamless patient flow throughout the clinic. Your success in this role comes from your enthusiasm to help others, work efficiently, and your empathy for our patients.

• Prepare patients for visits by obtaining vital signs, documenting medical histories, updating patient records, coordinating patient flow, and ensuring patient comfort, privacy, and education.
• Provide direct patient care within LPN scope of practice, including triage, diagnostic testing, specimen collection, venipuncture, wound care, catheter care, splint application, and assisting with clinical procedures.
• Administer medications, vaccines, IV therapies, and other prescribed treatments while monitoring medication inventory, controlled substances, and patient responses in accordance with established protocols.
• Perform point-of-care testing, EKGs, spirometry, and other clinical assessments, accurately documenting results and maintaining compliance with quality and safety standards.
• Maintain complete and accurate electronic medical records, process prescription refills, respond to patient calls, communicate lab results, and carry out provider orders using approved protocols.
• Maintain exam rooms, instruments, equipment, and clinical supplies by cleaning, sterilizing, stocking, and preparing procedure areas while supporting providers and ensuring compliance with infection prevention and safety standards.

Job Requirements

Required

• Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing approved by the Washington State Board of Nursing, upon hire and
• Licensed Practical Nurse: WA, upon hire and
• American Heart Association - Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Preferred

• One year of LPN work experience in a clinic setting or
• Two years of acute care LPN work experience

Where You'll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area. Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person - body, mind, and spirit - in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth. Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care. We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.