LPN - Clinic

LPN-Clinic: This 0.8FTE/Part-time position is scheduled to work 8-HR day shifts.

Compensation: Non-exempt, $25.78-$37.11/HR

Sign-on bonus: $4,000 *conditions apply.

Benefits

Mason Health provides an excellent benefit package to Part-time and Full-time employees, including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Retirement/ Deferred Compensation plans
  
  

Mason Health will make employer contributions of 8% of your compensation for each pay period that you contribute at least 5% of your compensation.

• Paid Time Off, accrue up to 8 hours of PTO per bi-weekly pay period
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mental Health & Wellness resources
• Tuition Assistance Program
  
  

Optional Or Elective Benefits Include

• Flexible Spending Account
• Short & Long term disability insurance
  
  

Job Summary

Responsible to triage patient care both in the Clinic and by telephone. The LPN will obtain appropriate chief complaint from the patient/parent, take a brief medical history, obtain vital signs and growth parameters, perform basic laboratory procedures, assist provider as needed and direct patient flow through the Clinic. Works under the direct supervision of a physician/provider.

Job Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs nursing care activities according to established patient care protocols, standards and procedures.
• Admits patients for care with good history, medicine history and chief complaint.
• Provides data to assist in the development of nursing diagnoses which are central to the plan of care.
• Contributes to the development of approaches to meet the needs of patients and families, and, develops patient care plans utilizing a standardized nursing care plan and assists in setting priorities for care.
• Carries out planned approaches to patient care and performs common therapeutic nursing techniques.
• In collaboration with the registered nurse, assists with making adjustments in the care plan and reports outcomes of care to the registered nurse providing direct supervision.
• Participates in patient and family education as evidenced by teaching documentation with appropriate resources.
• Contributes to effective discharge and referral plans on admission utilizing appropriate hospital and community resources.
• Delegates patient care activities to appropriate personnel and maintains accountability for those activities.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in a manner that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors; documents according to established standards; communicates effectively.
• Develops and maintains professional and clinical skills. Completes all annual competency and education requirements within established parameters and time frames. Participates in staff meetings, patient care meetings, educational in-services and other professional activities. Maintains awareness of policies and procedures and performance standards.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Education And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program
  
  

Required Licenses, Certifications And/or Registrations

• State of Washington Licensed Practical Nurse license, as required for the specific position assignment.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, or within 180 days of hire.
• One year of experience working in an acute care facility.
  
  

PI239075273

Salary : $26 - $37