LPN Clinic - Orthopedics

About the role

PeaceHealth is seeking an LPN Clinic - Orthopedics for a Part Time, 0.60 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $28.73 – $43.09. 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. Hiring Bonus may be available!

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

Qualifications

Education

• Accredited State Board of Nursing LPN Program

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year
• Preferred: clinical experience as an LPN
• Required: Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs

Credentials

• Required: Upon Hire Licensed Practical Nurse - Washington
• Required: Upon Hire Basic Life Support

Skills

• Basic computer skills required including familiarity with MS Office applications
• Must have cooperative working and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide variety of patients, families and staff
• Effective prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple clinical tasks at one time
• Must be well organized, detail oriented, flexible and able to function independently

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