Licensed Practical Nurse
Healthcare employer
Mount Vernon, Washington
- Eligibility
- LPN
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Posted Sep 15
Schedule and commitments
- Term
- Permanent
Pay and benefits
- Against the board
- Washington nursing median is $55/hrWashington nursing postings that state pay run $36/hr to $73/hr, the middle half $46/hr to $67/hr, across 1035 postings. That covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
What's around it?
Living costs about 2% above the US average
- Median rent
- $1,405/mo
- Household income
- $75,777/yr, all local households, not nurse pay
From Census ACS 2024.
About this role
Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our dynamic healthcare team. In this vital role, you will provide high-quality nursing care to patients across diverse settings, ensuring their comfort, safety, and well-being. Your expertise will support patient recovery, manage chronic conditions, and assist in health education. This position offers an engaging opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives while working within a collaborative and energetic environment.
*Responsibilities*
- Deliver direct patient care by monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and performing clinical assessments with precision and compassion.
- Assist with complex procedures such as IV infusion, catheterization, wound care, and sterile techniques following established protocols.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans tailored to each patient's needs.
- Maintain accurate and detailed medical documentation using Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems like Epic or Cerner, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and long-term care regulations.
- Conduct patient triage over the phone or in person, assessing urgency levels for emergency room or urgent care situations.
- Support discharge planning by educating patients and families on post-care instructions, medication management, and follow-up appointments.
- Ensure infection control standards are upheld through proper hand hygiene, sterilization procedures, and adherence to safety policies.
*Skills*
- Proven experience working with diverse patient populations including geriatrics, pediatrics, individuals with developmental disabilities, dementia or Alzheimer's disease, and those requiring hospice or memory care.
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, ICD coding (ICD-9/10), CPT coding, and diagnostic evaluation techniques.
- Skilled in performing physical examinations, specimen collection/processing, venipuncture, phlebotomy, suturing, and airway management.
- Proficiency with EMR/EHR systems such as Epic, Cerner or Athenahealth; experience managing electronic health records efficiently.
- Ability to handle acute pain management cases in settings like ICU or Level I Trauma Centers; experience in emergency medicine or hospital medicine is highly valued.
- Excellent caregiver communication skills to effectively educate patients and coordinate with healthcare teams across settings including skilled nursing facilities and home & community care environments.
- Knowledge of infection control practices, HIPAA confidentiality policies, first aid procedures, and long-term care regulations.
Join us to be part of a vibrant team committed to delivering exceptional patient-centered care! Your expertise as an LPN will help transform lives through compassionate service while advancing your professional growth in a supportive environment that values your skills and dedication.
Pay: $35.00 - $46.00 per hour Work Location: In person
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How this role fits you
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?