Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
Job Summary and Responsibilities
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For qualifying new external Clinic LPNs available!
Franciscan Medical Group, part of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, is seeking a full‑time Clinic LPN for our busy General Surgery Clinic in Silverdale, WA. Team‑based, fast‑paced environment, state‑of‑the‑art building. No weekends or organizationally recognized holidays required.
As the Clinic LPN, you will keep the day running smoothly and efficiently for patients and the clinical team. You’ll lead proactive preparation of patient charts, ensuring information is obtained and up‑to‑date.
Prepares patients for practitioner visits – rooms patients, obtains and records vital signs and other appropriate information (height, weight, drug allergies, medications, presenting problem); chaperones and documents the patient exam, ensuring privacy and comfort.
Collects patient information through telephone and in‑person contact; screens, communicates and responds to patient needs appropriately.
Provides patient mobility assistance as necessary.
Manages patient flow, ensuring sufficient time for patient and family education.
Performs or assists with patient care, diagnostic tests and clinical procedures to the appropriate level of training/licensure; follows triage standing orders/protocols and refers complex, urgent or emergent situations to an RN or provider.
Instructs patients in the collection of samples and other tests; ensures patient or family understands follow‑up and referral information.
Under supervision, informs patients of lab results, calls in prescriptions to pharmacies and returns practitioner’s phone messages.
Performs various patient assessment/care tests (e.g., EKG, spirometry, vision/hearing screening, peak flow, color blindness) according to established protocols.
Performs simple wound care and dressing changes under direct supervision; removes sutures or staples after assessment.
Inserts and/or removes tubes, drains, urinary catheters; applies simple splints/braces.
Assists RN or provider in complex nursing care situations.
Assists with point‑of‑care testing (CLIA‑Waived Tests only) following established protocols.
Obtains samples for point‑of‑care tests including swabs and urine/stool; performs venipuncture to obtain venous blood samples.
Performs POCT testing, documents results (e.g., urinalysis, flu, RSV, homoccult, mono, H. pylori, hemoglobin).
Documents daily ambient, refrigerator/freezer temperatures and humidity levels for medication storage; follows established protocols if variations occur.
Administers patient medications per written provider order; tracks and logs medication usage per established policies; inventories counts of controlled substances.
Under supervision, administers approved medications (e.g., vaccines, 3rd–5th category controlled substances) via various routes; administers IV fluids under RN/Provider supervision; performs installation of fluids or medications into bladder via catheter.
Administers drops, topical ointments/pastes/creams and/or nebulizer treatments.
Documents procedures and interactions in the patient’s medical record per established procedures; enters, pends and signs orders as appropriate.
Responds to patient telephone calls using approved protocols, ensuring documentation meets standards.
Takes verbal orders from a provider regarding urgent and/or emergent patient safety issues; ensures orders are signed off per procedures.
Process and document patient prescription refills.
Organizes exam rooms, including cleaning, upkeep and restocking supplies; prepares, cleans and sterilizes instruments and maintains related equipment.
Anticipates practitioner’s needs for available medications, supplies and equipment for patient exams.
Sets up proper equipment for specific clinic‑based procedures.
Cleans, leak tests and disinfects endoscopes and endocavity probes per manufacturer directions; wraps, cleans and autoclaves instruments.
Disposes of contaminated items per Franciscan Medical Group Exposure Control Plan.
Requirements
Graduation from an accredited practical nursing school approved by the Washington State Board of Nursing.
Current Washington State Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (CPR).
Preferred Qualifications
One year of LPN work experience in a clinic setting or two years of acute care LPN experience.
Location Silverdale, WA
Pay Range $27.58 – $42.01 /hour
Job Details
Seniority Level: Entry level
Employment Type: Full‑time
Job Function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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For qualifying new external Clinic LPNs available!
Franciscan Medical Group, part of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, is seeking a full‑time Clinic LPN for our busy General Surgery Clinic in Silverdale, WA. Team‑based, fast‑paced environment, state‑of‑the‑art building. No weekends or organizationally recognized holidays required.
As the Clinic LPN, you will keep the day running smoothly and efficiently for patients and the clinical team. You’ll lead proactive preparation of patient charts, ensuring information is obtained and up‑to‑date.
Prepares patients for practitioner visits – rooms patients, obtains and records vital signs and other appropriate information (height, weight, drug allergies, medications, presenting problem); chaperones and documents the patient exam, ensuring privacy and comfort.
Collects patient information through telephone and in‑person contact; screens, communicates and responds to patient needs appropriately.
Provides patient mobility assistance as necessary.
Manages patient flow, ensuring sufficient time for patient and family education.
Performs or assists with patient care, diagnostic tests and clinical procedures to the appropriate level of training/licensure; follows triage standing orders/protocols and refers complex, urgent or emergent situations to an RN or provider.
Instructs patients in the collection of samples and other tests; ensures patient or family understands follow‑up and referral information.
Under supervision, informs patients of lab results, calls in prescriptions to pharmacies and returns practitioner’s phone messages.
Performs various patient assessment/care tests (e.g., EKG, spirometry, vision/hearing screening, peak flow, color blindness) according to established protocols.
Performs simple wound care and dressing changes under direct supervision; removes sutures or staples after assessment.
Inserts and/or removes tubes, drains, urinary catheters; applies simple splints/braces.
Assists RN or provider in complex nursing care situations.
Assists with point‑of‑care testing (CLIA‑Waived Tests only) following established protocols.
Obtains samples for point‑of‑care tests including swabs and urine/stool; performs venipuncture to obtain venous blood samples.
Performs POCT testing, documents results (e.g., urinalysis, flu, RSV, homoccult, mono, H. pylori, hemoglobin).
Documents daily ambient, refrigerator/freezer temperatures and humidity levels for medication storage; follows established protocols if variations occur.
Administers patient medications per written provider order; tracks and logs medication usage per established policies; inventories counts of controlled substances.
Under supervision, administers approved medications (e.g., vaccines, 3rd–5th category controlled substances) via various routes; administers IV fluids under RN/Provider supervision; performs installation of fluids or medications into bladder via catheter.
Administers drops, topical ointments/pastes/creams and/or nebulizer treatments.
Documents procedures and interactions in the patient’s medical record per established procedures; enters, pends and signs orders as appropriate.
Responds to patient telephone calls using approved protocols, ensuring documentation meets standards.
Takes verbal orders from a provider regarding urgent and/or emergent patient safety issues; ensures orders are signed off per procedures.
Process and document patient prescription refills.
Organizes exam rooms, including cleaning, upkeep and restocking supplies; prepares, cleans and sterilizes instruments and maintains related equipment.
Anticipates practitioner’s needs for available medications, supplies and equipment for patient exams.
Sets up proper equipment for specific clinic‑based procedures.
Cleans, leak tests and disinfects endoscopes and endocavity probes per manufacturer directions; wraps, cleans and autoclaves instruments.
Disposes of contaminated items per Franciscan Medical Group Exposure Control Plan.
Requirements
Graduation from an accredited practical nursing school approved by the Washington State Board of Nursing.
Current Washington State Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (CPR).
Preferred Qualifications
One year of LPN work experience in a clinic setting or two years of acute care LPN experience.
Location Silverdale, WA
Pay Range $27.58 – $42.01 /hour
Job Details
Seniority Level: Entry level
Employment Type: Full‑time
Job Function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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