Endoscopy Pre Admit LPN Clinic
Tacoma, Washington
Posted Aug 21
- Unit
- Endoscopy
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Per Diem
- Setting
- Clinic
- Accepts
- LPN
- Experience
- 1+ years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in Washington is $44/hr, across 572 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As a Gastro Clinic LPN, you will provide essential nursing care and dedicated support to patients within our gastroenterology clinic, ensuring efficient operations and compassionate patient experiences.
Every day you will expertly assist physicians during examinations and procedures, administer medications, educate patients on gastrointestinal conditions and treatments, and meticulously document patient information and care provided.
To be successful, you will demonstrate outstanding clinical skills, strong communication abilities, and a patient, detail-oriented demeanor, contributing to optimal patient flow and high-quality care in gastroenterology.
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Provide pre-admit nursing care by telephone, including patient interviews, initial assessments, and accurate nursing documentation within LPN scope of practice. Collect and document essential patient information, including weight, allergies, current medications, presenting concerns, and relevant medical history. Triage patient needs, recognize urgent or emergent conditions, and promptly communicate changes in patient status to the appropriate provider.
Assist physicians and advanced practice providers with patient assessments, examinations, procedures, and treatments. Coordinate patient care by assessing patient and family needs, communicating with providers, monitoring records for completeness, and ensuring timely, accurate documentation. Educate patients on gastrointestinal conditions, treatments, pre-admit instructions, and preventative care while evaluating understanding and supporting compliance.
Job Requirements
Required
Graduation from an accredited Practical Nursing program (or equivalent recognized military training) and one year of related work experience that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge skills/abilities Licensed Practical Nurse: WA America Heart Association Basic Life Support - CPR
Preferred
One year of related work experience that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge skills/abilities, in a medical clinic or acute care healthcare environment Certified Gastroenterology RN Where You'll Work
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.
Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.
Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.
We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.
Pay Range $28.55 - $48.43 /hour
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Requirements
- Required
- Graduation from an accredited Practical Nursing program (or equivalent recognized military training) and one year of related work experience that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge skills/abilities
- Licensed Practical Nurse: WA
- America Heart Association Basic Life Support - CPR
- Preferred
- One year of related work experience that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge skills/abilities, in a medical clinic or acute care healthcare environment
- Certified Gastroenterology RN
- Where You'll Work
- Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.
- Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.
- Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.
- We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.
Place
- City
- Tacoma, Washington
- Median rent
- $1,676/mo
- Local household income
- $85,884/yr
- Metro price level
- 11% above the national average
- Address
- Tacoma, WA, USA
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
Tacoma area index 111.1, where 100 is the national average.
Tacoma sits on Puget Sound with Mount Rainier rising dramatically to the southeast, offering nurses a Pacific Northwest lifestyle at a more approachable pace than nearby Seattle. The historic Stadium District and rustically revitalized Point Defiance Park capture the city's blend of industrial heritage and outdoor access. Commutes to Seattle are manageable when bigger-city amenities call.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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CommonSpirit Health is a large, faith-based nonprofit healthcare system formed in 2019 through the merger of Dignity Health and Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI). Headquartered in Chicago with a significant operational presence in Los Angeles, CA, the system operates 2,200+ care…
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