LPN Full-time
Samaritan Health Services

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Valley Float Pool

Samaritan Health Services Corvallis, OR, US
Summary

As a Float within Samaritan Medical Group outpatient clinics, you'll have the unique opportunity to support all outpatient service lines. Additionally, we offer roles with focus on dedicated core specialties such as Pediatrics, OB/Gyn, Urology, and Orthopedics, providing comprehensive care and expertise in these areas. This role offers a diverse and engaging work environment, allowing you to gain experience across various departments and make a meaningful impact on patient care.

Individuals on this team are eligible to receive float differential at $3.00 / hour in addition to the base hourly rate.

Occasionally
  • 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
    • The Primary and Specialty care teams at Samaritan Health Services offer complete health care for all family members from newborns to seniors through their pediatric, family medicine, internal medicine and specialty care providers. They encourage and offer preventive care, including annual exams, health screenings and counseling regarding health and lifestyle.

    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. Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS
    • Rarely (1 - 10% of the time)
(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 Sitting

ROTATE TRUNK Standing

FINGER DEXTERITY

PINCH Fingers

CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists

STAND

BEND FORWARD at waist

GRASP Hand/Fist

PUSH (0-20 pounds force)

PUSH (20-40 pounds force)

PUSH (40-60 pounds force)

PUSH (60 or more pounds force)

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