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Where Youll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person body mind and spirit in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services from routine wellness to complex disease management all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health you become part of a team that delivers top-quality professional healthcare in modern well-equipped facilities and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Sign on Bonus for qualifying new external Clinic LPNs available!

Franciscan Medical Group as part of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is currently seeking a full

time Clinic LPN for our busy Franciscan OBGYN Clinic in Burien 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 patients 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 patients 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 departments

defined specific populations served.

Performs related duties as required.

Job Requirements

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.

Employment Type : Unclear

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1