LPN - Pediatric Clinic

About the role

FTE: 1.0, Shift: Day, Schedule: Monday – Friday Clinic Hours. Additional information about the Mary Bridge Children's Pediatrics – Pacific Ave SE Clinic can be found 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

Why Choose Mary Bridge Children's?

For more than 70 years, Mary Bridge Children's has cared for children across the South Sound and beyond. Today, that legacy continues through a network of pediatric specialists, clinics and hospital services anchored by a new state-of-the-art pediatric hospital designed specifically for children, families and care teams.

• One Team Mary Bridge: Providers, nurses and staff come together as one team to deliver compassionate, high-quality care for children and families across the region.
• Award-winning pediatric care: Named a Top Children's Hospital by The Leapfrog Group six times in the past eight years, recognizing excellence in patient quality and safety.
• A new era of children's care: Work in a state-of-the-art pediatric hospital and medical office building designed specifically for children, families and care teams.
• A growing pediatric network: Opportunities across hospital, specialty, primary care and urgent care settings, supported by a Level IV NICU and comprehensive pediatric specialty network.
• Career growth: Continuing education, leadership development and advancement opportunities supported by one of the region's largest health systems.
• Pacific Northwest lifestyle: Enjoy vibrant communities, outdoor adventure and easy