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Job Summary and Responsibilities

Franciscan Medical Group is currently seeking a Clinic LPN for our Regional Float Team in the

King County Region. Experienced LPNs may apply

for an excellent opportunity to learn clinical details across both primary and specialty Virginia

Mason Franciscan Medical Group clinics. You receive additional compensation for your flexibility

to travel around the Puget Sound area as you expand your knowledge in ambulatory patient care.

This is YOUR opportunity to be part of a high performing team with skills that transfer to all

ambulatory clinics.

NOTE: Float Pool Supervisor is willing to discuss the region that will work best for you! King,

Pierce and Peninsula Regions!

Job Summary:

This job is responsible, under the direction of a Registered Nurse or other Healthcare Provider, for

providing quality practical nursing care to clinic patients consistent with the scope of LPN licensure and

Franciscan Medical Group (FMG) Scope of Practice Policy. An incumbent assists providers with patient

clinic visits, carrying out routine aspects of designated nursing protocols and provides clinical support and

related assistance to professional medical staff.

LPN’s participate in patient care planning, assisting with and/or performing therapeutic/diagnostic

procedures/tests, reporting nursing observations/assessments and updating information in the patient’s

electronic medical record.

An employee uses initiative in carrying out recurring tasks independently within scope of practice and

established standards of care. An RN or Provider provides specific instructions for new or more complex

tasks and is consulted when unusual/unfamiliar situations are encountered.

Work involves effectively managing a demanding workload and requires excellent customer service skills

with patients/families, multi-disciplinary team members, practitioners and the public.

If assigned to the centralized FMG Float Pool, an incumbent provides patient care services to the

assigned clinic/work unit as needed to meeting staffing needs.

Essential Job Duties:

• Greet and prepare patients for practitioner. Provide patient mobility assistance, as necessary.

Obtain and record vital signs and other appropriate information, such as height, weight, drug

allergies, current medications and presenting problem. Anticipates the needs of the patient and

the practitioner during the exam. May include chaperone and documentation of the patient exam,

ensuring patient privacy and comfort.

• Telephone and in-person contact to screen, gather information, communicates and responds to

patient needs appropriately; ensuring documentation of the phone call meets standards.

• Administer ordered medications via oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, intradermal, or sublingual

routes. Start IV’s, maintain and administer IV fluids/meds as ordered by provider.

• Under supervision of the practitioner, inform patients of lab results, process prescriptions to

pharmacies and return practitioners’ phone messages. Ensure that the patient or family

understands follow-up and referral information. Provide general health education within own level

of expertise and as directed by practitioner and nurse supervisor;

• Prepare, clean and sterilize instruments and maintain equipment; keep patient exam rooms clean

and orderly; dispose of contaminated items according to Franciscan Medical Group Exposure

Control Plan; anticipate Practitioner's needs for medications, supplies and equipment and plan

accordingly.

• Assist with diagnostic tests and procedures to appropriate level of training and established

procedures. Ensure patient privacy and comfort during the exam; instruct patients in the collection

of samples and other tests.

• Actively participate in continuing education and meetings; participates in committees as

requested; and participants in professional development activities and maintains professional

affiliations.

• Exhibits and adheres to CommonSpirit Health's Core Values of Reverence, Integrity,

Compassion and Excellence.

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Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing approved by the Washington State

Board of Nursing.

• One year LPN work experience in a clinic setting OR two years of acute care LPN work

experience preferred.

Licensure/Certifications:

• Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse by the Washington State Board of Nursing.

• Current Healthcare Provider BLS Certification.

• If assigned to the Float Pool, current driver’s license and ability to drive to assigned location(s).

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

$27.58 - $42.01 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.