LPN Free Standing Emergency Department

St Michael Medical Center; Port Orchard (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health's Port Orchard Freestanding ED is seeking a licensed practical nurse to deliver compassionate care under physician and RN supervision. Responsibilities include daily resident assessments, assisting with procedures, and maintaining accurate documentation within a fast-paced ED setting.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, patient/family teaching, and readiness to respond to emergencies. WA licensure and BLS are required at hire.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Practical Nursing program or equivalent recognized military training
• One year of related work experience
• WA license as a Licensed Practical Nurse at hire
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification at hire (AHA RQI)

Responsibilities

• Provides compassionate nursing care to residents under physician/RN direction
• Assesses resident needs daily and delivers physical or psychosocial care
• Observes, reports and documents signs/symptoms of change and notifies RN
• Reinforces physician/RN instructions and participates in patient/family teaching
• Prepares and performs routine procedures and administers medications per protocol
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team and responds to emergencies as needed

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Nursing assessment

Documentation

Interdisciplinary communication

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse program graduation

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you will provide compassionate nursing care to our residents, under the direction of a physician or Registered Nurse.

Every day, you will assess resident needs and deliver essential physical or psychosocial care.

To be successful in this role, you will exhibit genuine compassion for patient well-being, an understanding of your critical role in ensuring their comfort, and the patience to explain procedures, answer questions, and maintain accurate documentation.

• Participates in the execution of the nursing process (which includes delegated elements of health history, assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation), and provides nursing care to patient based on a defined care delivery model; attends to the general care of patient, providing for their emotional and physical comfort and safety, and maintains an attractive and comfortable environment; gives assistance and guidance in subjects such as cleanliness, grooming, rest, activities and nourishment.


• Observes, reports and documents general and specific physical and behavioral signs and symptoms indicative of change in patient’s condition in accordance with established procedures and standards of care; recognizes implications of change, takes appropriate action within designated scope of responsibility and reports to RN.


• Reiterates and reinforces instructions, originally given by a physician or RN, regarding medications and their use, and provides pre-operative and post-operative information/instructions; participates in patient/family teaching according to the patient’s multi-disciplinary plan of care. Demonstrates certain tests and self-care practices (e.g. changing colostomy bag); explains proper aftercare procedures, and promotes healthy lifestyle. Assists patient toward self-care and activities of daily living.


• Prepares patient for, and performs, routine diagnostic/laboratory/therapeutic treatment procedures such as the irrigation of wounds, electrocardiograms, changing of dressings, catheterization of patients, setting up various types of medical equipment (e.g. small volume nebulizer, sequential compression device, etc), monitoring blood glucose, giving medications (e.g. intramuscular, subcutaneously, by mouth, etc), and initiating/monitoring the administration of intravenous solutions for proper timing and flow and replacement/discontinuation of medication; obtains directly, or makes arrangements to obtain, a variety of medical specimens and cultures, including blood and urine samples and throat cultures; coordinates the collection and pick up of lab specimens; performs venipuncture to obtain blood specimens.


• Collaborates and communicates effectively with the inter-disciplinary team.


• Identifies emergencies (e.g. cardiopulmonary resuscitation, Code 9, and other medical/behavioral emergencies), and initiates and/or participates in the appropriate response to situation.

Job Requirements

Required

• Graduation from an accredited Practical Nursing program or equivalent recognized military training, upon hire


• One year of related work experience


• Licensed Practical Nurse: WA, upon hire


• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire (AHA RQI)

Preferred

• One year of related work experience in an acute care healthcare environment

Where You'll Work

The Port Orchard Freestanding ED is seeking a compassionate and experienced LPN to join our team at our state-of-the-art free-standing emergency room. We are committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

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 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.

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