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WAGI is seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse to join our Federal Way Clinic Team. The Licensed Practical Nurse provides direct patient care in the Medical Office setting by using sound judgment and cognitive abilities to make patient care decisions based on scientific nursing knowledge, consistent with the needs of the patient. 

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for examination by greeting patient in a positive, professional manner, gathering patient vitals, including weight, blood pressure, pulse rate, and respiration's, and escorting patient to exam room.
• Updates and documents patient's current medications, problem list, allergies, and health history, and relevant problems and/or complaints in the patient medical record.
• Provides instruction, education, and direction to patients on routine medical questions, procedures and ordered tests.
• Assists patients with prescription refill requests within Washington Gastroenterology policy.
• Manages nursing in-box requests and maintains the sample medication supplies and the patient care supply inventory.
• Supports administrative functions of the medical office by assisting the administrative staff when needed.
• Obtains insurance authorization for necessary medications prescribed by Washington Gastroenterology providers. 
• Schedules patient procedure, lab, and x-ray appointments, as well as follow-up visits for the patient. Assures the patient is scheduled at the appropriate facility, that the patient is aware, and that the information is documented in the medical record.
• Obtains pre-procedure medical clearance from outside providers for patients with cardiac and other high-risk modalities.
• Documents all patient care encounters accurately, completely, and in a timely manner.
• Maintains exam rooms, cleansing between patients and restocking as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited Licensed Practical Nursing program
• Previous experience in a clinical setting preferred
• Current license as an LPN in the State of Washington 
• Current BLS certification

Physical Activities and Requirements