Licensed Practical Nurse + Differential

Overview

Licensed Practical Nurse ($5,000 Sign-On Bonus + Pay Differential) – Kinwell Health

Location:

Ballard clinic, Seattle, WA. External applicants may be eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus. Eligible employees may receive a +7.5% pay differential for a home clinic location (Ballard, Denny Way, Westlake).

• Greet patients and prepare them for physical examinations, including obtaining vital signs, weight, height, reviewing medications and medical history, allergies, and performing required ancillary tests.
• Assist clinicians with examinations, treatments, and procedures within the LPN scope of practice.
• Administer immunizations and medications as directed by the provider and in accordance with state regulations.
• Perform point-of-care and ancillary testing as ordered by the clinician.
• Operate and maintain autoclave machines and other clinical equipment, ensuring compliance with policies and regulatory requirements.
• Dispense medications and medical appliances, and apply bandages, dressings, and splints as directed.
• Maintain lab supplies, equipment, and ensure compliance with CLIA requirements, including record-keeping and quality assurance.
• Ensure patient exam rooms and waiting areas are clean, well-stocked, and properly maintained.
• Assist in scheduling follow-up appointments and coordinating patient care needs.
• Accurately document patient interactions, treatments, and procedures in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Perform other duties as assigned within the LPN scope of practice.

• Current Washington State Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license through the Department of Health (DOH).
• One year of experience as an LPN in a physician’s office or similar clinical setting.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Certification from American Heart Association (AHA), Red Cross, or Military Training Network (MTN) or willingness to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Ability to problem-solve and adapt to changing patient needs.
• Independent decision-making skills and ability to resolve issues in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Ability to perform phlebotomy, point of care testing, wound care, suture removal, medication administration and patient triage.
• Understands the principles of collecting and documenting relevant patient history, symptoms, and demographic data to support clinical decision making.
• Familiar with medical terminology, electronic health record systems and documentation standards to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Knowledge of preventative care strategies, chronic disease management and quality metrics such as HEDIS, PCMH, or other applicable population health initiatives.
• Understands the roles and responsibilities within a multidisciplinary care team and how to coordinate effectively to optimize patient outcomes.
• Knowledge of patient engagement techniques, customer service best practices, and methods to enhance the overall patient experience.
• Experience in a primary care, urgent care, or outpatient clinical setting. (Preferred)
• Proficiency in using EPIC or other electronic health record (EHR) systems. (Preferred)

• Work is performed within a clinical setting with frequent patient interactions.
• Standard office conditions with frequent use of computer, phone and medical record systems.

• Ability to stand for long periods and move freely within the clinic setting.
• Ability to exert up to 25 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Ability to keyboard and communicate clearly and understandably in person, and over the telephone.

Kinwell currently requires all teammates to provide proof of or complete a written attestation of a religious or medical exemption for influenza, COVID-19, and Hepatitis B vaccines. Healthcare providers may also be subject to CDC recommended vaccines. Kinwell provides equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information or other protected status.

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