Get to know Summit Pacific Medical Center:

Your trusted partner in Health and Wellness, Summit Pacific is a vibrant and expanding public hospital district that operates a Critical Access Hospital with a Level IV trauma designation, three rural healthcare clinics, and a seven-day-a-week urgent care clinic. Our vision is “Through Summit Care, we will build the healthiest community in the Nation.” Our hospital is unique due to its size and accessibility. We pride ourselves on our ability to give patients quick access to a provider.

• Critical Access Hospital
• 24/7 Emergency Department
• Level II Cardiac Center
• Level III Stroke Center
• Level IV Trauma Care

To learn more about Summit Pacific, visit www.summitpacificmedicalcenter.org

Pay Range (depending on experience):

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Job Summary
The role of the LPN at the clinic is to support and assist health care providers according to the clinic policy and procedures; and to assist and arrange for smooth, efficient, and high quality are in accordance with the mission statement of Summit Pacific Medical Center.

Duties and Responsibilities

* 1. Ensure patient flow is optimal at all times.  If wait times are apparent, communication to the patient, provider, and coworkers is required.
* 2. Maintain current information on the patient’s health/care status. Notify patients of test results as directed and requested by providers. File documents in the electronic health record daily.
* 3. Document presenting complaint; follow clinic policy and procedure on rooming patient and standardized vital signs.  Prepare patients for their provider’s exam.  Take telephone calls and provide relevant information to provider and patient.
* 4. Carry out providers’ orders accurately and in a timely manner. Assist providers with treatments and procedures.  Assemble all needed supplies.  Ensure that adequate consent has been obtained by provider prior to all procedures when necessary. Administer immunizations under supervision of and as ordered by medical provider as covered by licensure. Ensures that all medications administered are signed by delegator and LPN and sent to the Department of Health.
5. Perform daily room checks and stock exam rooms with all needed supplies as needed. Coordinate with Environmental Services to maintain a neat and clean environment. Clean exam tables and countertops and maintain cupboards as needed. Check for outdates on supplies monthly.
6. Special projects and other related duties as assigned.

*Essential Job Function

Organizational Responsibilities
In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed above, all employees are expected to support the Summit Pacific Medical Center mission, vision and values; comply with SPMC policies and procedures; and conduct themselves in an ethical, professional, respectful, and collaborative manner at all times.

Required Education and Experience
1. High school diploma or equivalent required.
2. Completion of a Washington State approved Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program.
3. One (1) year of work experience in an acute care setting is preferred.

Required Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations
1. Active and unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure for the State of Washington.
2. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within three months of hire.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
• Knowledge of nursing procedures and functions.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs.
• Intermediate level knowledge of office practices, procedures, and equipment.
• Strong computer skills, including keyboarding and use of MS Office applications. Ability to learn and effectively use a variety of computer systems and software.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to organize and prioritize assigned work in coordination with other activities.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to read, write and speak the English language. Ability to communicate and document information accurately and legibly. Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Physical Requirements

Never = 0% of time Seldom = 1-10% Occasional = 10-30% Frequent = 30-70% Constant = over 70%
Lifting (0-35 lbs) X
Lifting (> 35 lbs) X
Carrying (0-35 lbs) X
Carrying (> 35 lbs) X
Pushing/Pulling X
Sitting X
Standing X
Walking X
Bending/Stooping X
Crouching X
Reaching X
Grasping X
Fingering X

Vision Within normal range with or without corrective devices 
Hearing Within normal range with or without corrective devices. 
Speech Within normal range with or without corrective devices.

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Benefits:

Our uniquely designed benefits are here to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally and achieving financial security!

We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

Benefits offered by SPMC:

• Competitive Compensation
• Medical
• Prescription
• Dental (including Orthodontia)
• Vision
• Healthcare FSA and daycare FSA
• Daycare subsidized benefit
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Short- and long-term disability
• Generous employer 403b match contributions for retirement
• 457 retirement account for additional funds
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Smoking Cessation Assistance
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Committees to participate in such as Spirit Team
• Beautiful on-site gym for employees
• Instructor led fitness classes for employees, including Yoga, Kettlebells and Bootcamps
• Walking trails on site

Additional Information:

• Summit Pacific is a vibrant and expanding nonprofit public hospital district serving east Grays Harbor County, Washington. Founded in 1982, Summit Pacific now operates three locations comprised of a critical access hospital, primary care clinics, an urgent care clinic and range of ancillary and specialty services.
• Far enough to have privacy and enjoy the small-town lifestyle, yet close enough to have the benefits of the city. There are many year-round recreational activities in and around Grays Harbor such as:
• Hiking/ walking trails – whether you’re looking for short easy walking trails or long hikes you can find many trails located either on site or just miles from Summit Pacific. There are many great hiking trails about an hour away at the Quinault Rainforest which is also the home of some of the largest trees in the world!
• Kayaking – There are many areas that are easily accessible and have beautiful views.
• Nature viewing – Multiple whale watching towers and tours, state parks, Olympic Game Farm (where you can feed the animals straight from your car)
• Fishing & Hunting – If you’re looking for areas to hunt/ fish or looking for guided tours this is a great area! Westport is just 42 miles away with many opportunities to catch or buy fresh fish off the docks!
• Other activities – Multiple museums, winery, arcades, rentable mopeds, Seabrook (vacation beach town), many areas to surf for experienced surfers and surfing lessons for those who want to learn.
• Nearby colleges – Grays Harbor College is a community college located in Aberdeen with other community colleges located in surrounding areas, as well as some state colleges and universities in other areas of WA state.

Summit Pacific Medical Center is an equal opportunity provider and employer that is committed to a policy of non-discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, arrest and court record, sexual orientation, and status as a covered veteran. This policy covers admission and access to, and participation in, treatment and employment in the hospital’s programs, activities, services, and employment.

This organization participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a service that verifies authorization to work in the U.S. through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Department of Social Security (SSA). For further information on E-Verify contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218.