LPN - Free-Standing ER: Fast-Paced Patient Care

CommonSpirit Health; 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

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.