LPN - Mobile Immunization Clinic

MultiCare Health System; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Medical benefits

Job summary

MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Network is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join the ambulatory pediatric care team at a Tacoma location. The role focuses on delivering high-quality patient care within an interdisciplinary clinic setting and supporting front and back office services.

You will triage patients, participate in treatment regimens, and contribute to a learning, patient‑centered environment while upholding Mary Bridge’s values and standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program.
• Current LPN license in Washington State or MLS endorsement.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Two years of LPN experience in a clinic setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Uses nursing process to plan and deliver patient care.
• Performs patient triage in person, by phone, and via secure messages.
• Applies assessment and analysis to medical regimens as directed by physicians and RNs.
• Delegates care tasks according to education and competence.
• Collaborates with the clinic team to improve quality of care and patient experience.
• Fosters a learning environment for patients and families.
• Advocates for ethical, holistic care respecting diverse backgrounds.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient triage

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

LPN program

Washington State LPN license or MLS

BLS certification

Clinic experience as LPN (2 years)

Job description

Where kids and families are always first

At MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Network, caring for kids is more than what we do - it's our purpose. As the state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center and the only pediatric hospital in Washington's South Sound, we provide a comprehensive network of care designed specifically for children and adolescents.

Our vision is to be the safest, highest-quality place for children to receive care, where every child has a medical home and every family feels supported.

FTE: 1.0, Shift: Day, Schedule: This position will generally work Monday through Friday but may need to flex time to occasionally accommodate community events on the weekends.

* Location: based at Oakland High School in Tacoma WA (3319 S Adams St, Tacoma, WA 98409)

* Injection experience in pediatric or family practice preferred

* Candidate must be self directed and willing to provide front and back office services

Position Summary

You Belong Here

At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers, opportunities for growth, safe workplaces, and flexible schedules. We are connected by our mission - partnering and healing for a healthy future - and dedicated to the health and well‑being of the communities we serve.

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is an ideal role for those looking to work with an interdisciplinary team to provide high quality patient care in the ambulatory setting.

It's an exciting time to be a nurse at MultiCare. We are on a journey to become a best‑in‑class nursing organization. Together, we are creating an environment where nurses are owners in the clinical decision‑making process, are well connected, have open communication with their colleagues, feel supported to develop professionally, and understand the future of nursing at MultiCare.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process as a systematic problem‑solving approach to nursing care, facilitating an optimal level of functioning and health for the patient
• Performs patient triage in person, via telephone and secure messages, utilizing protocols, guidelines, and standards
• Utilizes assessment and analysis skills in delivering medical regimens as directed by physicians, advanced practice providers and registered nurses
• Delegates selected patient care functions to others in accordance with their education, credentials, and demonstrated competence
• Collaborates with the clinic team to facilitate overall improvement in quality of care, patient experience and stewardship
• Fosters a learning environment for patients, families, and all members of the health care team.
• Advocates for ethical and holistic care promoting the autonomy, dignity, and health of patients from diverse ethnic and social backgrounds

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program
• Current Licensed Practical Nurse in Washington State or Multistate license endorsement (MLS)
• Current basic life support certification (BLS)
• Two years of experience as an LPN - in a clinic setting preferred

About Mary Bridge Children’s

For more than 70 years, MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Network has cared for children and families across the South Sound. Anchored by an 82-bed pediatric hospital in Tacoma, Mary Bridge offers a Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, a 24‑hour pediatric‑only Emergency Department and a state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center.

As a comprehensive pediatric health network, Mary Bridge delivers expert, family-centered care across inpatient, outpatient and specialty services, supported by multidisciplinary teams dedicated to the unique needs of every child and family we serve.

Why Mary Bridge Children’s?

Built for children and families

Delivering care designed specifically for kids and the families who support them, with a strong focus on family‑centered care.

Award‑winning care

Named a Top Children’s Hospital by The Leapfrog Group, earning this national recognition six times in the past eight years, with physicians consistently recognized on Top Doctors lists by Seattle Magazine, Seattle Met and the Tacoma News Tribune.

Growing for the future

A new pediatric hospital and medical office building designed to support the future of children’s care.

Well‑being and support

Generous time off, wellness resources and programs designed to help you maintain balance in your work and life.

Living our values

Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.

Pacific Northwest lifestyle

Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $30.40 - $43.75 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.