Lpn free-standing emergency department

• Interviews patients to gather relevant information and makes an initial assessment
• Enters patient data per established procedures in the electronic medical record
• Observes general and specific physical and behavioral signs and symptoms
• Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, and consults RN, MD, and FNP as needed
• Monitors patient’s vital signs
• demonstrates knowledge of cardiac monitoring and identifies arrhythmias
• Prepares patient for, and performs, routine diagnostic/laboratory/therapeutic treatment procedures
• Obtains medical specimens and cultures, including blood and urine samples and throat cultures
• performs venipuncture
• Ensures adequate stock of supplies and properly functioning equipment
• Assists staff and physicians with procedures
• Performs patient discharge activities following established procedures
• Provides reinforcement of information and education through review of discharge instructions
• Performs nursing handoff to receiving facilities for patient’s discharge into a post-acute setting
• Transports patients in a manner conducive to patient safety and comfort
• Utilizes proper body mechanics to avoid workplace injury while transferring patients
• Treats patients, visitor, and staff with courtesy and respect

• Graduation from an accredited Practical Nursing program (or equivalent recognized military training)
• Possession of a current Washington State license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse
• Current healthcare provider BLS certification
• Quarterly American Heart Association (AHA) Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) competency certification post-hire

One year of related clinical work experience is preferred

• health/dental/vision
• FSA
• matching retirement plans
• paid time off
• tuition assistance
• adoption assistance