LPN / LVN - $29-46 per hour at Valley Medical Center
Renton, WA 98056
About the Job
Valley Medical Center is seeking a LPN / LVN for a job in Renton, Washington.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: LPN / LVN
- Discipline: LPN / LVN
- Duration: Ongoing
- Employment Type: Staff
Job Description:VALLEY MEDICAL CENTERJob Description The position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands, and work environment conditions. Position descriptions are reviewed and revised to meet the changing needs of the organization. TITLE: LPN ROLE: See criteria for Clinical Support Partner for generic job duties. DEPARTMENT:WORK HOURS: Days REPORTS TO: Clinic Manager PREREQUISITES:
Current Washington State License as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Current American Heart Association CPR/BLS for Healthcare Providers required.
Capable of comprehending, executing and acting under the direction of a health care practitioner.
Attention to detail and ability to work well under pressure is essential. Also, must be able to function effectively in an environment where it is necessary to perform several tasks simultaneously, including demonstrated ability to effectively manage multi-line phones.
Possess excellent customer service and patient care skills. Interacts in a friendly, professional manner with a wide range of patients, operations staff, physicians, and other departments in Valley Medical Center.
Neat and well-groomed appearance.
Ability to communicate and work effectively with the physical and emotional development of all age groups.
Ability to communicate effectively, in oral and written form, in the English language.
Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills in a diverse population.
Unique Job Functions: (performed in accordance with supervision requirements established by statute and administrative code.)
Ensures efficient patient flow, pulling and preparing charts, rooming patients, Obtains vital signs and chief complaint
Coordinates and schedules appointments for surgeries, special procedures and diagnostic testing. Schedules follow-up appointments and any other tests as ordered by physician.
Schedules surgery at correct location with correct surgeon.
Performs pre-operative and post-operative date entry, chart assembly, and provides patients with necessary information.
Assists in the efficient management of the daily surgery schedule, including inter and intra departmental communication intended to facilitate the flow of surgical patients.
Coordinates arrangements for surgical assistants when necessary. Organizes next day's schedule and ensures that there are no physician conflicts.
Provides patient with preoperative and postoperative information. Functions as liaison between surgeon, OR scheduler/system, and patient. Acts as primary contact for surgical patients and responds to telephones inquires.
Uses the telephone to send or receive communication related to the surgery, special procedures schedule, pass messages to surgeons or other personnel, request CT's and ultrasounds and any other relevant test results
Set up for procedures, assist if team requests, clean instruments and wrap.
Assists with multiple procedures such as: assist with minor surgeries, biopsy, excision of lesions, etc.
Performs laceration set-up, wound dressing application and suture/clip removal
Gives approved instructions to patients
Demonstrates clear Knowledge of the Clinic structure, standards, procedures, and protocol
HAC medication reconciliation
Phone messages (respond and complete)
Referral process (the part we do in our clinic)
Triage phone calls
Make sure rooms are stocked (supplies and linens)
Close down, computers, counts, rooms, thermometers, counter tops and beds wiped down, empty linen, check sharps containers.
UW Medicine Valley Medical Center Job ID #2025-0064. Posted job title: Licensed Practical Nurse #4
About Valley Medical Center
At Valley Medical Center, we witness the extraordinary power of life in every facet of our work. It’s a humbling and inspiring experience that continually reinforces our purpose: caring for people. Situated south of downtown Seattle, Valley Medical Center has been a cornerstone of Renton since its early beginnings in 1911. As the largest nonprofit healthcare provider between Seattle and Tacoma, we extend beyond the hospital walls, operating a network of over forty primary care, urgent care, and specialty clinics throughout South King County.
Valley plays a pivotal role in preserving and enhancing the health of our community. United by core values of compassion, respect, trust, and teamwork, we share a genuine passion for helping others, both patients and colleagues. By joining Valley, you become part of a remarkable and dedicated team committed to caring for our community and one another. If this excites and motivates you, consider joining our team!