LPN Clinic - Orthopedics

PeaceHealth; Bellingham (WA); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 59 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hiring bonus

Résumé du poste

PeaceHealth is seeking an LPN Clinic - Orthopedics for a Part Time, 0.60 FTE, Day position. Salary range is $28.73 – $43.09 per hour. Hiring bonus may be available.

The LPN will deliver quality nursing care in the ambulatory orthopedic clinic, support rooming, and act as a clinical link within the care team. Responsibilities include preparing patients for exams, assisting providers, triage by phone, documenting care in the health record, and coordinating with pharmacies and other providers.

Qualifications

• Accredited State Board of Nursing LPN Program required.
• Minimum of 1 year clinical LPN experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support required at hire and continue.
• Proficient in basic computer skills and MS Office applications.

Responsabilités

• Deliver nursing care under physician supervision in an ambulatory clinic setting.
• Assist provider with examinations and treatments.
• Coordinate telephone triage and patient information transfer.
• Document patient care in health records per department standards.
• Obtain and relay information to patients, pharmacies and other providers.

Connaissances

MS Office

Interpersonal skills

Prioritization

Organized

Formation

LPN Program

Description du poste

Job Description

PeaceHealth is seeking an LPN Clinic - Orthopedics for a Part Time, 0.60 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $28.73 – $43.09. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

Hiring Bonus may be available!

Responsible for ensuring delivery of quality nursing care to clinic patients as directed by physicians and other healthcare providers. The Clinic LPN functions as a core member of the interdisciplinary care team and fulfills/shares the roles and responsibilities of rooming nurse, resource nurse, and clinical support nurse in the ambulatory patient care setting.

Essential Functions

• Assesses and implements patient care under supervision. Prepares patient for examination.
• Provides direct patient care. Assists provider with examination and treatment of patient as directed.
• Under the oversight of provider, may be responsible for telephone triage using age specific triage protocol books and computerized resources.
• Documents patient care in health record according to department standards.
• Obtains and conveys information to and from patients, pharmacies, and other providers as directed and supervised by a licensed provider. May obtain referral authorizations for treatment as directed by provider.
• Ensures own professional effectiveness through continued education and professional development.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Accredited State Board of Nursing LPN Program Required:

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year Preferred: clinical experience as an LPN and
• Required: Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs

Credentials

• Required: Upon Hire Licensed Practical Nurse - Washington and
• Required: Upon Hire Basic Life Support

Skills

• Basic computer skills required including familiarity with MS Office applications. (Required)
• Must have cooperative working and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide variety of patients, families and staff. (Required)
• Effective prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple clinical tasks at one time. (Required)
• Must be well organized, detail oriented, flexible and able to function independently. (Required)

Working Conditions

Lifting

• Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).
• Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
• Push/Pull: Frequently up to 45 lbs. force (i.e., WOW, medical carts).
• Perform hands on CPR at least 20 mins using 100-125 lbs. of force (National Assoc. of EMS Physicians and AHA) Frequency should be seldom or occasionally.
• Ability to move around area with frequent sitting.
• Bending/ stooping/ squatting/ reaching/ kneeling frequently.
• Lifting (non-patient) up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently.

Environmental Conditions

• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.

Mental/Visual

• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

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