LPN - Home Health

About the Role

PeaceHealth is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a full-time, 1.00 FTE, day position in Home Health. A hiring bonus may be available.

Responsibilities

• Implements and evaluates patient care under the supervision of an RN.
• Participates in the development of a patient-specific care plan.
• Provides direct patient care including administering medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Documents patient care in health record according to department standards.
• Assigns, prioritizes, requests, and accepts guidance and assistance from others to assure delivery of care in a safe and timely manner.
• Ensures own professional effectiveness through continued education and professional development.
• Assists in transporting patients, specimens, supplies, and equipment, and in the maintenance and stocking of supplies and equipment.
• May triage patient phone calls, counsel patients, provide patient education, take patient histories, administer prescribed medications, change dressings, clean wounds, and monitor patient vital signs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Accredited State Board of Nursing LPN Program (Required).
• Minimum of 1 year of 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 (Required).
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in Washington (Required upon hire).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (Required upon hire).
• Valid driver’s license and proof of auto insurance (Required).
• Basic computer skills, including familiarity with MS Office applications (Required).
• Cooperative working and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with a wide variety of patients, families, and staff (Required).
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, flexible, and able to function independently (Required).
• Proficient with IVs (Required).

Working Conditions

• Lifting and patient handling up to 35 lbs. without assistive equipment/devices (NIOSH).
• Fine motor skills to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
• Push/Pull: Frequently up to 45 lbs. of force (e.g., WOW, medical carts).
• Perform hands-on CPR for at least 20 minutes using 100-125 lbs. of force (National Assoc. of EMS Physicians and AHA). Frequency should be seldom or occasionally.
• Ability to move around the area with frequent sitting.
• Bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, and kneeling frequently.
• Lifting (non-patient) up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently.
• Exposure to biohazards, 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.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $29.64 – $43.92 per hour. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, and seniority.

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 403b 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.
• Expanded EAP and mental health program.

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement.