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Washington State Job Bank Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Seattle, Washington
**Join the ICHS Team!
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Discover how you can make an impact on people, communities and creating greater health equity.
International Community Health Services (ICHS) is a nationally-recognized federally qualified health center, and for over 50 years ICHS has provided culturally and linguistically appropriate health and wellness services, including increasing health equity for uninsured and medically underserved individuals of all languages and walks of life. We firmly believe that access to quality health care strengthens our families and communities, and promotes a more just society. We take pride in our diverse and inclusive workforce and at ICHS we value respect and support each other so each individual can achieve his or her full potential. We invite you to join us and be inspired by colleagues that share your mission and purpose.
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We offer
- Competitive salary for the Seattle/Puget Sound region
- "Share the success" bonuses
- Insurance premiums 100% paid by ICHS
- Paid time off accrual up to 200 hours annually with up to 264 hours rollover year to year
- Automatic 4% retirement contribution
- 9 paid holidays a year, including 2 personal holidays
Reimbursement for professional licensure
Job Summary
The Licensed Practical Nurse will provide skilled nursing services in the PACE clinic and support the transition of care for the PACE participants. This will include following up on patients post hospital discharge, post ER visits, post procedures, post-surgery and follow up on any acute changes or symptoms which may arise via patient phone calls and support the program goals to avoid readmission to hospitals and skilled nursing facilities. This position will help to manage all aspects of the care from inpatient stay to home. This role will: identify high-risk, complex patients and communicate with all entities involved in the care of the patient to promote and maximize care coordination; uses all components of the transitional care model and nursing process including assessment, triage, planning, implementing and evaluating care to meet the patients' needs; and plans, organizes, and provides nursing services to clinic patients in conjunction with clinic Providers and Registered Nurses.
Education - Completion of Licensed Practical Nurse program.
Experience - One (1) year of LPN experience is required, along with proficiency in utilizing electronic health records. Experience with the geriatric population is preferred.
Other Requirement(s) - Active Washington State LPN license. Fluency in English and any API languages preferred.