LPN / LVN
Adventist Health
Portland, OR
Sign-On Bonus

LPN (Outpatient), Full-time, Wound Care

In a bustling cosmopolitan area surrounded by nature, Adventist Health Portland has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since the 1800s. In partnership with OHSU, we are comprised of a 302-bed hospital, 11 medical offices, home care services, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout East Portland and the surrounding areas. There are many outdoor adventures readily available, including carving the snow at North America's only year-round ski resort, hiking along the Columbia River Gorge or taking a day trip to the unmatched beauty of the Oregon coast. Job Summary: Performs procedures which require specialized training for general nursing care and related services for assigned patients, under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Medical Doctor (MD), in accordance with established policy. Participates in the planning for and provision of patient care. Uses knowledge of asepsis in performance of treatments, such as sterile dressings, irritations and cauterizations. Provides functional direction to ancillary personnel. Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: * High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred * Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred Licenses/Certifications: * Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license: Required * Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) Health Care Provider certification: Required * Arrhythmia certification: Preferred * Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse (LVN/LPN): Required Essential Functions: * Provides care for assigned patients, under the supervision of an Registered Nurse (RN) according to established standard and nursing process. * Performs admission assessments, and ongoing re-assessments based on departmental specific policy and procedures. Assists in the development of a prioritized interdisciplinary plan of care on each patient. * Implements and coordinates plan of care utilizing appropriate organizational skills and reporting mechanisms. Implements individual teaching plans, including Patient Teaching Protocols and discharge Plans, based on mutual goal setting and with emphasis on patient decision making. * Performs assigned clinical procedures (i.e. phlebotomy, injections, drug screens, etc.) Administers medications. * Orders/restocks supplies as assigned, according to established par levels. Maintains neatness/cleanliness in assigned areas. * Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Organizational Requirements: Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.