Job Summary:

The LPN provides nursing services under the direct supervision of a registered nurse following a plan of care as ordered by the physician and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. Functions as a coordinator to ensure records are complete to enable physicians to successfully complete appointments; responsible for the processing of incoming labs and test results for the assigned physician group; liaison between the patients and their doctors. Is clinically competent; delivers care to patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation and evaluation. Effectively interacts with patients and other health team members while maintaining standards of professional nursing.

Essential functions:

• Demonstrates ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Ability to communicate clinical/educational knowledge to others (i.e., students, staff, patients and families, caregivers) and maintain up-to date knowledge and communicate new trends/techniques in nursing and demonstrate knowledge and skills to care for specific age groups under his/her care (i.e., newborn, pediatric, adult, geriatric).
• Utilize excellent interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively with patients/families from a variety of backgrounds and with varied emotional and medical needs.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent oral, written, visual, and auditory skills in order to communicate, deliver safe patient care, and document patient care (including the nursing competency assessment checklist if applicable) and use various teaching methods and to adapt these to patient and family education level and learning style.
• Utilize excellent interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively with patients/families from a variety of backgrounds and with varied emotional and medical needs.
• Demonstrates ability to function as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Skilled in identifying and problem solving quality improvement issues by participating in the Quality Assessment Performance Improvement (QAPI) process, chart review, and the education of staff.
• Exhibit efficient time management skills to independently manage assignments, i.e. to schedule visits (if applicable), attend required meetings, and respond to urgent needs by prioritizing and triaging multiple concerns.
• Willingness to learn and apply an understanding of the healthcare financial environment, reimbursement, Conditions of Participation and CHAP standards and communicate to patient/family.
• Demonstrates accountability for professional nursing practice, commitment to patient care and commitment to uphold the Patient Bill of Rights.
• Maintains regular communications with the Program Manager or designee to review caseload management and consults with Program Manager or designee regarding decisions impacting clinical staff and the delivery of care.
• Informs the Program Manager or designee of unusual or potentially problematic issues.
• Make decisions in conjunction with the Program Manager that reflect thorough
• consideration of alternative and creative solutions.
• Shows sensitivity to the impact of decisions on others.

PROBLEM SOLVING:

• Demonstrates sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding questionable findings or concerns.
• Investigates and follows through on unusual orders or requests for service or information.
• Follows proper reporting procedures for actual or potential accidents and/or incidents so follow-up and/or prevention can occur.
• Records/reports the need for service maintenance or repair of equipment and removes any faulty equipment from service.
• Contributes to the achievement of Quality Improvement and participate in QI activities.
• Consistently evaluates work and determines if further steps are needed to meet client expectations.
• Takes initiative to do or redo inadequate or incomplete work, even if it is not yours.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory standards.

Education: License Practical Nurse Degree and current license in Washington State.

Experience/Training: Minimum of two years applicable clinical experience as an LPN. License/Certifications: Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure in Washington State. Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Certification (BLS) required.

Mission: To continually improve the health of our communities serving with compassion and respect, one person at a time.

About Us: Skagit Regional Health the umbrella name for Skagit Valley Hospital, Skagit Regional Clinics, Cascade Valley Hospital and Clinics, and Hospice of the Northwest is a health care leader in Northwest Washington, providing advanced, quality and comprehensive services to the people of our communities. Skagit Regional Health has been recognized as a “Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality” by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC). Skagit Regional Health is a smoke free campus and is committed to Safety, Compassion, Presentation, and Efficiency.

Medical specialties:

• Primary Care

Physical setting:

• Clinic

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Mount Vernon, WA 98274: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• LVN (Preferred)
• BLS Certification (Required)
• LPN (Required)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.10 - $39.34 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Clinic

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Mount Vernon, WA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)
• LPN (Required)

Work Location: One location

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