Clinic LPN
The posted compensation range of $24.59 - $37.90 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
Sign on Bonus for qualifying new external Clinic LPNs available!
In 2020, united in a fierce commitment to deliver the highest quality care and exceptional patient
experience, Virginia Mason and CHI Franciscan Health came together as natural partners to build a new
health system centered around the patient: Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Our combined system
builds upon the scale and expertise of our nearly 300 sites of care, including 11 hospitals and nearly
5,000 physicians and providers. Together, we are empowered to make an even greater impact on the
health and well-being of our communities.
CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason are now united to build the future of patient-centered care across the
Pacific Northwest. That means a seamlessly connected system offering quality care close to home. From
basic health needs to the most complex, highly specialized care, our patients can count on us to meet
their needs with convenient access to the region’s most prestigious experts and innovative treatments
and technologies.
Responsibilities
Franciscan Medical Group, as part of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, is currently seeking a full
time Clinic LPN for our busy Franciscan St Joseph Med-Spec-Ped Clinic in Tacoma, WA. No weekends
or organizationally recognized holidays required.
Job Summary:
This job is responsible, under the direction of a Registered Nurse or other Healthcare Provider, for
providing quality practical nursing care to clinic patients consistent with the scope of LPN licensure and
Franciscan Medical Group (FMG) Scope of Practice Policy. An incumbent assists providers with patient
clinic visits, carrying out routine aspects of designated nursing protocols and provides clinical support and
related assistance to professional medical staff. Work also includes participating in patient care planning,
assisting with and/or performing therapeutic/diagnostic procedures/tests, reporting nursing
observations/assessments and updating information in the patient’s electronic medical record.
An employee uses initiative in carrying out recurring tasks independently within scope of practice and
established standards of care. An RN or Provider provides specific instructions for new or more complex
tasks and is consulted when unusual/unfamiliar situations are encountered.
Work involves effectively managing a demanding workload and requires excellent customer service skills
with patients/families, multi-disciplinary team members, practitioners and the public.
Essential Job Duties:
● Prepares patients for practitioner visit; rooms patients, obtains and records vital signs and other
appropriate information, such as height, weight, drug allergies, current medications and
presenting problem; chaperones and documents the patient exam, ensuring patient privacy and
comfort.
● Performs, or assists with, patient care, diagnostic tests and clinical procedures to appropriate
level of training/scope of licensure and established procedures; follows triage standing
orders/protocols for routine nursing situations and refers complex, urgent or emergent situations
to an RN or provider.
● Assists with point of care testing (CLIA-Waived Tests only)/lab tests following established
protocols/instructions.
● Administers patient medications per written provider order; tracks and logs medication usage per
established policies; inventories counts of controlled substances.
● Documents procedures and interactions in patient’s medical record in accordance with
established procedures; enters, pends and signs orders as appropriate.
● Organizes exam rooms, including general cleaning, upkeep and re-stocking of supplies;
prepares, cleans and sterilize instruments and maintains related equipment.
● Cultural Sensitivity and Competence: Demonstrates proper use of communication tools/materials
for /effective communication and understands how the culture(s) of patient populations can affect
communication, collaboration and the provision of care, treatment and services. Patient
Population Served: Demonstrates knowledge and proper skills associated with the department’s
defined specific populations served.
● Performs related duties as required.
Qualifications
Education/Experience Requirements
● Graduated from an accredited school of practical nursing approved by the Washington State
Board of Nursing. One year of LPN work experience in a clinic setting OR two years of acute care
LPN work experience preferred.
Licensure/Certification
● Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse by the Washington State Board of Nursing.
● Current Healthcare Provider BLS Certification.
Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.
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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.
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