Clinic LPN

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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 Endocrinology Clinic in Bremerton 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.

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.