Licensed Practical Nurse

Company Overview

Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. We are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

All employees are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage on their first day! In addition, upon hire all employees are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403 (b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service. Employees in a full-time or part-time status (40+ hours per pay period) will also be eligible for paid time off, life insurance, short term and long-term disability and the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans.

Additional benefits available to full-time and part-time employees include tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, pet insurance and much more! Coverage is available to employees and their qualified dependents in accordance with the plans. Benefits may vary based on state law.

The LPN is accountable for providing care for pediatric patients. Works as an advocate for patient and families in a collaborative effort with the multidisciplinary team. Works to achieve quality outcomes using a family centered care philosophy. Performs professional nursing service for patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and within the scope, ethics, and standards of practice. Shriners Portland is looking for a full time LPN to join our team!

Schedule:

Full time 0.9 FTE

• Provides patient care in accordance with established outpatient guidelines
• Reviews, contributes to, development, revision of patient plan of care
• Provides and documents patient/family teaching in accordance with the plan of care
• Reviews charts to ensure all required test results are available
• Communicates with the multidisciplinary team to ensure integration of services and continuity of patient care; attends team and family conferences when possible
• Reports unresolved patient and unit related problems to Nurse Manager or Case Manager
• Ensures accurate and timely documentation in SHCIS

Note:

this is not an all-inclusive list of this job's responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Required

• Certificate in Nursing
• LPN License in state of practice
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Preferred

• 1 year Pediatric Orthopedics
• Pediatric Advanced Life Suppost (PALS)