Float Clinic LPN

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Franciscan Medical Group is currently seeking a Clinic LPN for our Regional Float Team in the
King County Region. Experienced LPNs may apply
for an excellent opportunity to learn clinical details across both primary and specialty Virginia
Mason Franciscan Medical Group clinics. You receive additional compensation for your flexibility
to travel around the Puget Sound area as you expand your knowledge in ambulatory patient care.
This is YOUR opportunity to be part of a high performing team with skills that transfer to all
ambulatory clinics.
NOTE: Float Pool Supervisor is willing to discuss the region that will work best for you! King
Pierce and Peninsula Regions!
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.
LPNs participate 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.

If assigned to the centralized FMG Float Pool an incumbent provides patient care services to the
assigned clinic/work unit as needed to meeting staffing needs.
Essential Job Duties:

Greet and prepare patients for practitioner. Provide patient mobility assistance as necessary.
Obtain and record vital signs and other appropriate information such as height weight drug
allergies current medications and presenting problem. Anticipates the needs of the patient and
the practitioner during the exam. May include chaperone and documentation of the patient exam
ensuring patient privacy and comfort.
Telephone and in-person contact to screen gather information communicates and responds to
patient needs appropriately; ensuring documentation of the phone call meets standards.
Administer ordered medications via oral subcutaneous intramuscular intradermal or sublingual
routes. Start IVs maintain and administer IV fluids/meds as ordered by provider.
Under supervision of the practitioner inform patients of lab results process prescriptions to
pharmacies and return practitioners phone messages. Ensure that the patient or family
understands follow-up and referral information. Provide general health education within own level
of expertise and as directed by practitioner and nurse supervisor;
Prepare clean and sterilize instruments and maintain equipment; keep patient exam rooms clean
and orderly; dispose of contaminated items according to Franciscan Medical Group Exposure
Control Plan; anticipate Practitioners needs for medications supplies and equipment and plan
accordingly.
Assist with diagnostic tests and procedures to appropriate level of training and established
procedures. Ensure patient privacy and comfort during the exam; instruct patients in the collection
of samples and other tests.
Actively participate in continuing education and meetings; participates in committees as
requested; and participants in professional development activities and maintains professional
affiliations.
Exhibits and adheres to CommonSpirit Healths Core Values of Reverence Integrity
Compassion and Excellence.
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Education and Work Experience:
Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing approved by the Washington State
Board of Nursing.
One year LPN work experience in a clinic setting OR two years of acute care LPN work
experience preferred.
Licensure/Certifications:
Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse by the Washington State Board of Nursing.
Current Healthcare Provider BLS Certification.
If assigned to the Float Pool current drivers license and ability to drive to assigned location(s).