LPN or RN Clinic - Family Practice

PeaceHealth; Burlington (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical/dental/vision coverage

403b retirement plan employer base and

matching contributions

Paid time off

Employer-paid life and disability

Job summary

PeaceHealth is seeking an LPN or RN for a full-time, 1.00 FTE Family Practice clinic position in Washington. The role provides professional nursing care in an outpatient setting and collaborates with a multidisciplinary care team.

The compensation ranges reflect LPN and RN levels, with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development within the system.

Qualifications

• Accredited School of Nursing required.
• 1 year clinical RN/LPN experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and plan patient care; triage calls; counsel patients and provide education.
• Document care in the health record.
• Promote interdisciplinary, patient/family centered care.
• Maintain policies and participate in quality and safety programs.
• Respond to urgent or emergency situations as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Prioritization

Patient education

Regulatory knowledge

Life-long learning

Education

Nursing degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking an LPN or RN Clinic - Family Practice for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Variable position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $28.73 - $43.09 for LPN or $46.27 – $69.41 for RN. 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.

Job Summary

Provides professional nursing care to patients in the clinic/outpatient setting in compliance with professional practice standards. Promotes a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach towards patients, families and all members of the care delivery team.

Essential Functions

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care needs. This includes assessing patient’s condition, triaging patient phone calls, counseling patients, providing patient education, taking patient histories, administering prescribed medications, changing dressings, cleaning wounds and monitoring patient vital signs.
• Documents patient care in the healthcare record according to established standards.
• Ensures own professional effectiveness through education and professional development.
• Participates in the development of and maintains established policies, procedures and objectives.
• Participates in the development and implementation of quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection prevention programs.
• Demonstrates competence in making professional judgements pertaining to patient care.
• May screen and prioritize patient telephone or walk in inquiries concerning their medical care, prescription refills and insurance authorizations and referrals.
• Evaluates and responds appropriately to urgent or emergency situations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Accredited School of Nursing Required

Experience

• 1 year Preferred: clinical experience as an RN or LPN

Credentials

• Required: Registered Nurse or LPN in state of practice and
• Required: Upon Hire Basic Life Support

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships and patient/family centered work environment (Required)
• Basic computer skills including MS Office applications (Required)
• Effective prioritization skills (Required)
• Ability to provide health education to patients, staff and community (Required)
• Knowledge of Medicare, JCAHO, DNV & HCFA regulations pertaining to ambulatory care (Required)
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs (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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