Overview

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) assists in the delivery of patient care under the direction and supervision of the site supervisor/manager. The LPN contributes to the assessment of a patient's care, assists in the development of a plan of care, implements aspects of care as directed, and participates in evaluating care.

1.0 FTE - 40 hours per week - Fully Onsite in Downtown South Lake Union - Mon through Fri 6a-2:30p

Responsibilities

• Performs limited assessment of patients
• Records and reports patient's condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to the RN and/or MD/ARN
• Administers medications, injections and vaccines as ordered by a licensed provider and within LPN scope of practice and Fred Hutch policy
• Educates patients, families, and caregivers, answers their questions, and appropriately refers their clinical care questions to the clinical care team

* Additionally, a LPN may:

• Perform basic phlebotomy, IV insertion, accessing central venous catheters, and basic management of central venous catheter dressings IAW Fred Hutch Policies and Procedures
• Perform basic management and accessing port-a-cath (implanted port) in accordance with established Fred Hutch Policies and Procedures
• Collects, handles, and labels specimens in accordance with established Fred Hutch Policies and Procedures
• Be a team member in the Code Response Team.

Qualifications

Required:

• Degree or program that provides the eligibility to attain certification and/or licensure.
• Must have current Washington State Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license or current NLC multistate license (MSL); and MSL primary state of residence must be updated to WA within 60 days of hire. This requirement may be waived under specific circumstances, subject to approval
• Current BLS AHA Health Provider Card (or equivalent course, such as by the American Red Cross) and renewal required every two years
• Ability to observe and record patient's symptoms or signs of distress and respond appropriately to those symptoms
• Ability to organize and manage time and tasks independently
• Ability to communicate verbally in person, on the phone, and in writing in a clear, concise and professional manner
• Proficient with email software systems
• Ability to work in a high pressure, time-sensitive, and complex health care environment
• Ability to practice the critical thinking skills of analyzing, applying standards, discriminating, information seeking, logical reasoning, predicting, and transforming knowledge

Preferred:

• One year or greater of LPN practice in an oncology and/or ambulatory setting preferred. Experience with Electronic Medical Records preferred.
• Basic understanding of proper labeling and management of specimens

The hourly pay range for this position is from $33.42 to $50.12 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

1.0 FTE - 40 hours per week - Fully Onsite in Downtown South Lake Union - Mon through Fri 6a-2:30p

Although Fred Hutch is not sponsoring most H-1B visas at this time, candidates who already hold an H-1B sponsored by another organization and are currently in the U.S. may be eligible for this position.

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks).

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