LPN Clinic

About the role

Responsible for ensuring delivery of quality nursing care to clinic patients as directed by physicians and other healthcare providers. The Clinic LPN functions as a core member of the interdisciplinary care team and fulfills/shares the roles and responsibilities of rooming nurse, resource nurse, and clinical support nurse in the ambulatory patient care setting.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and implements patient care under supervision
• Prepares patient for examination
• Provides direct patient care
• Assists provider with examination and treatment of patient as directed
• Under the oversight of provider, may be responsible for telephone triage using age specific triage protocol books and computerized resources
• Documents patient care in health record according to department standards
• Obtains and conveys information to and from patients, pharmacies, and other providers as directed and supervised by a licensed provider
• May obtain referral authorizations for treatment as directed by provider
• Ensures own professional effectiveness through continued education and professional development
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Graduate of an Accredited State Board of Nursing LPN Program
• Minimum of 1 year clinical experience as an LPN (preferred)
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient's needs
• Licensed Practical Nurse — Oregon (required upon hire)
• Basic Life Support certification (required upon hire)
• Basic computer skills including familiarity with MS Office applications
• Cooperative working and interpersonal skills with ability to work effectively with a wide variety of patients, families and staff
• Effective prioritization skills with ability to manage multiple clinical tasks simultaneously
• Well organized, detail oriented, flexible and able to function independently

Working Conditions

Physical Demands:

• Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH)
• Fine motor skills to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures
• Push/Pull: Frequently up to 45 lbs. force (e.g., WOW, medical carts)
• Perform hands-on CPR at least 20 minutes using 100–125 lbs. of force (National Assoc. of EMS Physicians and AHA); frequency 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 Requirements:

• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted)
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information

Benefits

PeaceHealth offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package including full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403(b) retirement plan with employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits; and expanded EAP and mental health program.

Pay

Salary range: $28.73 – $43.09 per hour. 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.

Schedule

Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day shift.

Location-Specific Notes

Oregon: LPNs working in the state of Oregon will ONLY perform triage components that align with applicable state regulations within the LPN scope of practice as defined by the Oregon State Board of Nursing.