Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN; Endoscopy

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Endoscopy FT

Tacoma, WA 98405

Washington Gastroenterology believes that digestive health is the foundation for a healthy life. We are committed to improving the quality of life and longevity of our patients and our communities through the prevention, detection, and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases.

We are WAGI

WAGI is seeking a Full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our endoscopy surgery center. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct patient care in the Endoscopy Center in accordance with physician’s orders, recognized nursing techniques, and legal aspects of current nurse practice within Washington State and the Center’s policies and procedures. The Licensed Practical Nurse works as a team member under the supervision of an RN (Registered Nurse).

• Assess and evaluate the physical, emotional, and social needs of the patient
• Identify pertinent patient history during admission process
• Assess patient’s needs continually from admission to discharge and relays needed information to other team members
• Serves as a patient advocate to assure safe, efficient procedures and quality care
• Ensure complete and thorough documentation in a timely manner while maintaining confidentiality of patient information
• Ability to start, maintain and discontinue the use of IVs
• Initiate and direct life support measures and perform effectively in “code” situations.
• Offer and implement suggestions to provide improved patient care and participate in Quality Improvement activities as appropriate for position
• Maintain a current knowledge of medication use, preparation, and contraindications, especially as related to GI or emergency situations
• Responsibilities include the admission, procedure assist and recovery duties as assigned
• Collect and label specimens accurately and preforms pathology reconciliation.
• Utilize knowledge of infection prevention and patient safety
• Clean and properly care for all equipment
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
• Graduate of an accredited LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) nursing program
• Current LPN license to practice professional nursing in the state of Washington
• Current BLS certification
• Previous clinical, hospital, or gastroenterology nursing experience preferred
• IV therapy experience preferred

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and to work independently as needed with minimal supervision
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrates strong critical thinking skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate as appropriate
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to perform data entry into an electronic medical record

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking
• Ability to bend, stoop, squat and kneel occasionally
• Ability to assist patients supporting weight, assisting in positioning of patients, etc.
• Ability to grasp small objects and manipulate medical instruments
• Ability to reach including reaching overhead and below waist
• Ability to lift 10 pounds frequently, occasional lifting 25 pounds
• Ability to push/pull up to 50 lbs
• Occasional local travel may be required to other locations on an as-needed basis

Employees (and their families) who work full time (defined as working 30 or more hours per week) will be eligible for medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, and basic life insurance
. In addition employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan which includes a company provided safe…