The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works closely with providers and medical assistants within the Gastroenterology and General Surgery Clinic to provide high quality and compassionate patient care. The person in this position must be consistent and competent in the standards of nursing practice following the rules, policies, and procedures developed by Whitman Hospital Medical Clinics and within their scope of practice following the guidelines of the State of Washington. Join our team and learn why Whitman Hospital & Medical Clinics has been repeatedly named one of the Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals in the United States. Share in our vision of being a leader in innovative, caring, and personalized healthcare while enjoying our competitive benefits package for full time and part time employees. Our benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement options (403(b) & 457). Medical insurance begins on day one. Add-on compensation for hourly positions rewards additional training and education. Differentials apply for evening, night, and weekend shifts. Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual is based on hours worked and encompasses holiday, sick, and vacation time. Full time employees (80 hours per pay period) can accrue 23 8-hour PTO days per year, which increases with longevity. Position Details Full Time 80 hours per pay period (two weeks) Wage range: $25.00 - $37.50 DOE This position will work with Dr. Jones Promotes a Positive Working Environment Conducts oneself in line with organization’s mission, values and standards of behavior. Accepts change and challenges with a positive attitude. Consistently adheres to organizational policy. Communicates Effectively Builds relationships and works collaboratively with other staff. Provides timely operational updates to supervisor. Responds to communications in a timely manner. Performs Duties Efficiently and Effectively Follows procedures. Acts in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Performs other duties as assigned. Clinical Duties Prepares patients by bringing them to a room, starting data collection and entering patient information in the EMR. Assists physician or healthcare provider with examinations, treatments and procedures. Contacts patients and external providers who have called regarding test results or questions relating to patient care. Cleans, prepares and stocks varying rooms within the clinic and maintains any laboratory or exam room equipment. Administers medications, gives injections and draws blood as directed by physician/provider. Performs aseptic procedures and assists in sterile procedures. Performs diagnostic testing within their scope of practice. Appropriately handles and transports biohazard materials such as surgical instruments used in the clinic to CS for sterilization. Quality Control Maintains medications for proper logging, expiration dates and proper labels. Participates in the performance and completion of quality assessment techniques in the clinical area. Adheres to required safety practices/OSHA guidelines in the workplace. Always takes immediate corrective action if indicted and reports problems to appropriate personnel for potential or actual safety hazards. Other Travels to other clinics as assigned. Required Qualifications WA DOH Licensed Practical Nurse Certification. AHA BLS Certification and maintained while employed. Preferred Qualifications Two years previous clinic experience. Why WHMC? This is a great time to join the Whitman Hospital & Medical Clinics team! All Full-Time positions 60 hours per pay period will receive $2,000 as a sign-on initiative All Part Time positions 36-59 hours per pay period will receive $1,500 as a sign-on initiative All Part-Time staff positions less than 36 hours per pay period will receive $1,000 as a sign-on initiative Night shift differential of $8.00 Rewarding career. Competitive salary. Outstanding benefits.