LPN - FT

License Practical NurseWashington Gastroenterology believes that digestive health is the foundation for a healthy life. We are committed to improving the quality of life and longevity of our patients and our communities through the prevention, detection, and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases.Washington Gastroenterology is seeking a full-time License Practical Nurse to join our Issaquah Endoscopy Team. The Licensed Practical Nurse provides direct patient care in the Endoscopy Center and the Clinical setting, in accordance with physician's orders, recognized nursing techniques, legal aspects of current nurse practice within Washington State and the Center's policies and procedure.Responsibilities:Assists the physician during endoscopy proceduresAssists in setting up endoscopy equipment and restocking procedure roomsContributes to the planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient careProvides health education and procedural teaching to patientObserves, records and reports significant changes requiring intervention or changes in the patient's care planSupports the goals and objectives of the Endoscopy CenterDemonstrates ability to organize and prioritize work to promote flow and meet schedule demandsPossesses flexibility to adapt to changing schedules and work situationsDemonstrates knowledge of skills to assist with all types of endoscopy proceduresDemonstrates consistent IV therapy skillsDocuments patient care accurately, completely and legibly at point of careDemonstrates and utilizes knowledge of infection prevention/safetyDemonstrates the ability to clean and properly care for all equipmentRecognizes and takes appropriate action to address customer concernsMeets required hygiene standardsDemonstrates customer service by introducing self, communicating clearly, and sensitive to an individual's concerns and/or questionsRequirements:Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of WashingtonPrevious clinical or gastroenterology experience preferredCurrent CPR certificationAbility to actively collaborate and build a strong team within the Center and with the rest of WAGIPhysical Activities and Requirements:Occasional travel may be required to other local locations on an as-needed basis to back-fill for vacations, etc.Ability to stand and walk throughout the day, up to 10 hours per dayProlonged periods of sitting and performing administrative duties including the use of computersAbility to bend, twist, stoop, and reachAble to lift and carry supplies and equipment as needed (up to 15 pounds)As a healthcare organization, the candidate must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. WAGI will consider requests for religious or medical accommodation exemptions from this requirement as allowed under the Mandate at the time of Job Offer through Human Resources. Your vaccination status is confidential information not to be shared with the Hiring Manager.Compensation and Benefits:Employees (and their families) who work full time (defined as working 30 or more hours per week) will be eligible for medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, and basic life insurance.In addition, employees are able to enroll in our company's 401(k) plan which includes a company provided safe harbor contribution of 3% of annual earnings and the potential for a company discretionary profit-sharing contribution.All employees will be eligible to accrue PTO at a rate of.04 hours per payroll hour (1.6 hours for a 40-hour week) which can be used for and exceeds the required mandatory WA State and other local ordinances. In addition, full time employees will be eligible for a Vacation accrual with a maximum annual accrual of 77 hours as a new hire. WAGI has 8 standard Holidays each year for which full time employees are eligible to receive paid holiday. In addition, full time employees will be given 1 Float Holiday each year that they can schedule.A new hire full time employee in this role will be eligible for a Hiring Bonus in the amount of $3,000This is an Hourly position, and the anticipated Compensation range is $24.65-$31.90. The hired applicant is also eligible for annual discretionary bonuses.