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CommonSpirit Health

Tacoma, Washington

You'll manage care for multiple patients a day in the clinic, adjusting to when physicians are on site.

Posted Aug 13

Shift and hours
Days
Unit and setting
clinic actively collaborate with your clinical team to prioritize tasks and ensure seamless patient flow throughout the clinic.
License
LPN license Licensed Practical Nurse: WA, upon hire andWashington LPN license
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

License
Washington LPN license Licensed Practical Nurse: WA, upon hire and Check your license
Certification
Basic Life Support (CPR) at hire Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire
Also asks
graduate of an accredited practical nursing school approved by the Washington State Board of Nursing Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing approved by the Washington State Board of Nursing., upon hire and

Preferred

Experience
1 year LPN work experience in a clinic setting 1-3 years One year of LPN work experience in a clinic setting, upon hire or
Experience
2 years acute care LPN work experience 1-3 years two years of acute care LPN work experience, upon hire

What it pays

Overtime pay
$29/hr

The role and schedule

Day to day
rooming patients, vitals, history and chaperoning exams
Day to day
patient flow with time for patient and family teaching Manages patient flow ensuring enough time for patient and family education.
Day to day
triage under standing orders, referring urgent cases to an RN or provider follows triage standing orders/protocols for routine nursing situations and refers complex, urgent or emergent situations to an RN or provider
Day to day
assisting the RN or provider with complex nursing care Assists RN or provider in complex nursing care situations.
Day to day
point-of-care testing (CLIA-waived) and lab tests Assists with point of care testing (CLIA-Waived Tests only)/lab tests following established protocols/instructions.
Day to day
giving medications per provider order and counting controlled substances Administers patient medications per written provider order; tracks and logs medication usage per established policies; inventories counts of controlled substances.
Day to day
exam room turnover and instrument sterilization Organizes exam rooms, including general cleaning, upkeep and re-stocking of supplies; prepares, cleans and sterilize instruments and maintains related equipment.

The workplace

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Your fit

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  • What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Clinic Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you’ll keep the day running smoothly and efficiently for your patients and clinical team. You’ll take the lead on proactive preparation of patient charts; ensuring all information is obtained and up-to-date for those seen in our facility.

Every day, you'll manage care for multiple patients, adapting to physician availability on-site, and actively collaborate with your clinical team to prioritize tasks and ensure seamless patient flow throughout the clinic.

Your success in this role comes from your enthusiasm to help others, work efficiently, and your empathy for our patients.

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. Manages patient flow ensuring enough time for patient and family education. 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 RN or provider in complex nursing care situations. 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 patient’s 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.

Job Requirements

Required

Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing approved by the Washington State Board of Nursing., upon hire and Licensed Practical Nurse: WA, upon hire and Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Preferred

  • 1-3 years One year of LPN work experience in a clinic setting, upon hire or
  • 1-3 years two years of acute care LPN work experience, upon hire
  • 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

What's around it?

In Tacoma, WA

Tacoma, WAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 11% above the US average

Median rent
$1,676/mo
Household income
$85,884/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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