LPN

1.0 FTE
Monday through Friday 8-5
Location: Several

JOB TITLE: Licensed Practical Nurse     
REPORTS TO: Clinic Manager      
FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt 
JOB OVERVIEW: Responsible for providing nursing care to the patient under the direction of a physician or health care provider.   

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:  

All duties in the Medical Assistant job description AND: 
1. Collection of selected data about the health status of the patient. 
2. Participate in the development of the plan of care with other team members and safely implements that plan. 
3. Communicate in an attentive and individualized manner in every encounter. 
4. Verifies the patients understanding of the purpose of visit. 
5. Provide instruction/teaching to the patient according to the educational plan. 
6. Document care provided or procedures performed accurately on patient records. 
7. Provide each patient care in a safe, comfortable and private environment. 
8. Provide preventive care information that matches patient age, sex and health status.   

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:  

1. Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for professional practice, continued growth and self-evaluation. 
2. Adhere to employer work practices as described in TDC Occupational Exposure Plan policy. 
3. Document work processes as required. 
4. Maintain professional appearance and personal conduct at all times. 
5. Adhere to all policies and procedures including office and state protocols. 
6. Effectively cope with typical job stress. 
7. Perform other duties as assigned.  

QUALIFICATIONS:    

Education/Certification/Licensure:   

1. Current State of Washington LPN licensure.   
2. CPR certification for Health Care Providers.  

Experience: 6 – 12 months of professional nursing experience in a clinical setting preferred.  

Skills: 

1. Ability to administer a variety of treatments and medications as directed. 
2. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills. 
3. Ability to use various types of equipment for examination and treatment procedures. 
4. Ability to take vital signs. 
5. Ability to maintain quality control standards.   
6. Ability to identify problems and recommend solutions.  

Other Requirements: 

1. Knowledge of the principles and skills needed for practical nursing to provide patient care and treatment. 
2. Knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures. 
3. Knowledge of medications and their effects on patients. 
4. Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment. 
5. Ability to react calmly and effectively in busy or emergency situations. 
6. Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures. 
7. Ability to communicate effectively in the English language in person, by phone and in writing. 
8. Requires adherence to all policies and procedures, including but not limited to standards for safety, attendance, punctuality and personal appearance. 
9. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, management and peers. 
10. Maintain current CPR for Health Care Providers.   
11. Maintain current State of Washington LPN licensure.  

Physical Requirements:  

1. Hearing: Adequate to perform job duties in person and over the telephone.   
2. Speaking: Must be able to communicate clearly to patients and coworkers in person and over the telephone. 
3. Vision: Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens, and including visual examination of patients.                      

Other: The position is mostly sitting, standing and walking throughout the day with occasional bending and reaching. Requires frequent lifting and carrying of items weighing less than 10 pounds including assisting patients and up to 30 pounds in surgeries when required. Involves potential exposure to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, medicinal preparations and other conditions common in a clinical environment.   

The above is intended to describe the general content and requirements for the performance for this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.   

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement [CBA].  Starting offers are determined by both the candidate's directly applicable experience and internal equity within the paygrade. The current wage range is $ $26.87 - $40.00

You may be eligible for additional pay to include weekend premium, shift premium and other premiums outlined in the CBA.  Compensation and benefit eligibility are based off of FTE, assigned job classification/description, and complies with current union agreements.

The Doctors Clinic currently offers the following benefits for eligible FTE’s:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA), or Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO), Long Term Illness (LTI) Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan and Profit Sharing
• Group Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance