Lpn - Licensed Practical Nurse - Per Diem Er

Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center; Bandon (OR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center seeks a Per-Diem Licensed Practical Nurse for the Emergency Department, onsite in Oregon. You will deliver direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision, support ED operations, and ensure care aligns with standards.

Requirements include Oregon LPN licensure, BLS, ACLS (within 6 months), and strong communication. Per-Diem position with no benefits, standard pre-employment screenings apply.

Qualifications

• Must have a current LPN license in Oregon.
• Graduate from an accredited LPN program.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; maintains confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care in the ED under RN supervision.
• Handle clerical duties, telemetry monitoring, and ED operations.

Skills

LPN license

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Arrhythmia class

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Oral & written communication

Computer proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Graduate of accredited LPN nursing program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Online software

Job description

At Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center our mission is "quality healthcare with a personal touch". Our values are compassion, patient-centered care, teamwork, community, professionalism, and integrity. Every day we are working to improve the health and viability of the community by working to be the best place for patients to receive care, for employees to work, and for providers to practice medicine.

Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center has an opening for a Per-Diem Licensed Practical Nurse in our Emergency Department. The Float Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct and indirect patient care in the emergency department under the supervision of a registered nurse. Provides care that reflects initiative, flexibility, and responsibility indicative of professional expectations. Determines priorities of care based on physical and psychosocial needs, as well as factors influencing patient flow through the system. Communicates with medical providers about changes in patient's status, symptoms, and results of diagnostic studies. Is able to respond quickly, and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. The role provides services that meet the patient's psychosocial and physical care requirements in accordance with Southern Coos Health District standards of care. The LPN will also assist with facilitating the running of the emergency department by performing clerical duties, telemetry monitoring and organizational duties. The LPN provides care, as defined in the Oregon State Board of Nursing scope of practice.

Skills, Knowledge, & Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Graduate of an accredited LPN nursing program is required.
• Current licensure in Oregon as an LPN is required.
• Have and maintain Basic Life Support Provider (BLS) Certification.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required, it can be obtained within six months of the hire date.
• Successful completion of arrhythmia class is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a drive to provide exceptional service.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent oral and written communication, organizational skills, and computer proficiency specifically in Microsoft Office and online software.

This is a Per-Diem onsite position that is not eligible for benefits. Employment with Southern Coos Hospital is contingent upon an acceptable pre-employment drug screening and background check. U.S. Citizenship: All applicants must be U.S. citizens or have proper authorization to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor a Visa and Permanent Residency for this position.

Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any candidate or employee. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to join our teams. Reasonable accommodation is available to access job openings or apply for a job. Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center is a drug-free, tobacco-free, and smoke-free campus.