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Samaritan Health Services
Clinic LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) - Surgical Associates
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What they do
A Licensed Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse provides basic medical care under the direction of registered nurses and other healthcare specialists. The tasks that they are permitted to perform vary by state, but usually include changing bandages, checking blood pressure, or helping feed patients. May work in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare facilities.
$71,581 / year median in Oregon
+15% projected growth
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
Assists practitioner in performance of procedures, telephone prescription orders/refills, maintaining patient record and relaying test results. Provides safe and quality nursing care under the direction of SHS practitioners and the Clinic Supervisor within scope of practice.DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
Our Surgical Specialists provide general, vascular, thoracic, breast and minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures. Our entire staff is committed to providing state-of-the-art and compassionate care to all of our patients.EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
Current unencumbered Oregon Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure required. Healthcare Provider BLS required. Previous experience in a clinical setting preferred. Lab/EKG experience preferred.KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
Patient Care- Possess the skills and knowledge needed to assist and care for others. Ability to recognize symptoms, drug properties and interactions, treatments, and preventive health-care measures within scope of practice. Adaptability/Flexibility
- Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to situations that may arise with high risk or diverse patient populations. Ability to adjust actions in relation to others and adapt to offer best possible care to patients. Communication
- Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues. Ability to perform group presentations and listen to and understand complex information and ideas. Team Building
- Ability to work, function and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team. Possess the knowledge and skills to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time. Medical Terminology
- Knowledge of medical records, procedures and terminology. Ability to read, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, laws, and regulations. Social Perceptiveness
- Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Rarely (1- 10% of the time) Occasionally (11
- 33% of the time) Frequently (34
- 66% of the time) Continually (67
- 100% of the time) WALK
- INCLINE LIFT (Floor to
Waist:
0- 36") 40
- 60 Lbs LIFT (Knee to chest: 24
- 54") 20
- 40 Lbs PULL (0-20 pounds force) CLIMB
- STAIRS LIFT (Floor to
Waist:
0- 36") 0
- 20 Lbs LIFT (Floor to
Waist:
0- 36") 20
- 40 Lbs LIFT (Waist to
Eye:
up to 54") 0- 20 Lbs LIFT (
Overhead:
54" and above) 0- 20 Lbs SQUAT Repetitive KNEEL (on knees) REACH
- Forward REACH
- Upward
SIT WALK
- LEVEL
SURFACE LIFT
(Knee to chest: 24- 54") 0
- 20 Lbs SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)
ROTATE TRUNK
SittingROTATE TRUNK
StandingFINGER DEXTERITY PINCH
Fingers CARRY 1-handed, 0- 20 pounds CARRY 2-handed, 0
- 20 pounds