Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN - Primary Care

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Primary Care

Apply for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Primary Care role at Samaritan Health Services.

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.

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

• Current unencumbered Oregon Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure required.
• Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Previous experience in a clinical setting preferred.
• Lab and EKG experience preferred.

• Patient Care – Possess the skills and knowledge needed to assist and care for others, recognize symptoms, drug properties and interactions, treatments, and preventive health‑care measures within scope of practice.
• Adaptability/Flexibility – Respond quickly and appropriately to situations with high risk or diverse patient populations, adjusting actions to deliver best care.
• Communication – Effective written and oral communication skills, explaining complex issues, exchanging information between team members, and discussing issues tactfully.
• Team Building – Work, function, and communicate on a multidisciplinary team; develop constructive and cooperative relationships.
• Medical Terminology – Knowledge of medical records, procedures, and terminology; ability to read, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
• Social Perceptiveness – Work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics, possess sensitivity to others’ needs and a non‑judgmental attitude.

• Rarely (1–10% 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
• PUSH (0–20 pounds force)
• PULL (0–10 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
• STAND
• WALK – LEVEL SURFACE
• LIFT (Knee to chest: 24–54") 0–20 lbs
• SQUAT – Static (hold >30 sec)
• BEND FORWARD at waist
• ROTATE TRUNK – Sitting
• ROTATE TRUNK – Standing
• FINGER DEXTERITY
• PINCH – Fingers
• GRASP – Hand/Fist
• CARRY – 1–handed, 0–20 lbs
• CARRY – 2–handed, 0–20 lbs
• MANUAL DEXTERITY – Hands/wrists

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider