LPN Clinic – Pediatrics – PeaceHealth – Bellingham, WA

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a LPN Clinic – Pediatrics for a Part Time, 0.80 FTE, Variable position. Hourly compensation starts at $24.00, more depending on experience.

*** $4000.00 Sign-On Bonus! *** *** Relocation assistance may be available for this position.

Come join our team of LPNs in the beautiful Pacific Northwest!

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Bellingham, WA is the perfect blend of endless outdoor recreation, urban living, strong schools, great shopping & cuisine, and so much more! These amenities are surrounded by incredible scenery, from the sea to the mountains and the rainforest, making this community an amazing place to live. Acclaimed for its small-city flavor and the home of Western Washington University, Whatcom Community College and Bellingham Technical College, Bellingham has a robust art, music and cultural scene while boasting 65 miles of inner-urban trails to explore, pristine lakes, forests, saltwater beaches, and snow-covered peaks – there are unlimited opportunities for breathtaking hikes, relaxing camping trips, water activities, bird watching, snow sports, and scenic drives!

Responsible for ensuring delivery of quality nursing care to clinic patients as directed by physicians and other healthcare providers. The Clinic LPN functions as a core member of the interdisciplinary care team and fulfills/shares the roles and responsibilities of rooming nurse, resource nurse, and clinical support nurse in the ambulatory patient care setting.

Details of the position:

• Assess and implement patient care under supervision. Prepares patient for examination.
• Provide direct patient care. Assists provider with examination and treatment of patient as directed.
• Under the oversight of provider, may be responsible for telephone triage using age specific triage protocol books and computerized resources.
• Document patient care in health record according to department standards.
• Obtains and conveys information to and from patients, pharmacies, and other providers as directed and supervised by a licensed provider; may obtain referral authorizations for treatment as directed by provider.
• Ensures own professional effectiveness through continued education and professional development.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What you bring:

• Graduate of an accredited State Board of Nursing LPN program required.
• One year of clinical experience as an LPN preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs.
• Current licensure as an LPN in the state in which nurse will be practicing required.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required at date of hire.

OTHER SKILLS:

• Basic computer skills required including familiarity with MS Office applications.
• Must have cooperative working and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide variety of patients, families and staff.
• Effective prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple clinical tasks at one time.
• Must be well organized, detail oriented, flexible and able to function independently.

Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 including 2 doses of a 2-dose series or 1 dose of a 1-dose series plus 14 days beyond the final dose prior to start date.

For a full description of the position, or for questions, contact Purneet, [email protected]

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