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LPN - Surgical Telemetry

Company: Swedish
Location: Seattle
Posted on: September 21, 2023

Job Description:

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LPN - Surgical Telemetry @ Swedish Cherry Hill







12 Hour Shifts







$5,000 Hiring Bonus and relocation for eligible external candidates who meet all conditions for payment - this is in addition to the fantastic benefits and compensation package offered by Providence that begin on your first day of employment. Join us, and find out how many ways we offer you the chance to focus on what really matters - our patients.







Providence nurses are not simply valued - they're invaluable. You will thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best nurses, we must empower them. Learn why nurses choose to work at Providence by visiting our Nursing Institutepage.







Join our team at Swedish Cherry Hill. As a Providence caregiver, you'll apply your specialized training to deliver world-class health with human connection and make a difference every day through your extraordinary care.







The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) performs direct nursing care activities as a member of a multidisciplinary team. The LPN provides nursing care under the direction and supervision of a RN to patients in routine nursing situations, where the patient is considered stable and relatively free of complexity. The LPN contributes to assessment, participates in development of plan of care and implements aspects of care as directed by the RN. The LPN maintains client safety, participating in evaluating care and delegating care to qualified others such as nursing assistants.








  • Under supervision of the RN, assist in implementing the nursing process by making basic observations and collecting nursing data related to the physical, spiritual and psychosocial condition of assigned patients.



  • In compliance with established policies and standards of care perform a variety of individual care and technical skills to provide timely and appropriate patient care. This work is carried out under the supervision of the RN.



  • Identify changes in patient condition and refer to Registered Nurse in a timely fashion.



  • Contribute to the development, implementation, or modification to the individualized patient plan of care under the direction of a Registered Nurse.



  • Work closely with patients to encourage them to actively participate in their care as appropriate to their state of health.



  • Ensure that patient documentation and charting is accurate and timely.



  • Follow established policies and procedures to prevent the spread of infection and to provide a safe and comfortable environment for staff, patients and others on the unit.



  • Identify and communicate any safety hazards. Assist staff by maintaining equipment in proper working order.



  • Follow established polices and procedures during emergency situations.



  • Under direction of the Registered Nurse, provide education on routine topics to patients and families.








    Required qualifications:








    • Graduate from an accredited school of Practical Nursing



    • Oregon Licensed Practical Nurse upon hire or



    • Washington Licensed Practical Nurse upon hire



    • National Provider BLS - American Heart Association upon hire








      Preferred qualifications:








      • Certification in Pharmacology by the National Association for Practical Nurse Education and Services (NAPNES) or National League for Nursing upon hire



      • One year experience








        Why Join Providence?







        Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed 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 improving the health and wellbeing of each patient we serve.







        About Providence



        At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we'll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.







        The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.







        Check out our benefits page for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.







        About the Team



        Swedish is the largest not-for-profit health care system in the greater Seattle area. It is comprised of five hospital campuses (First Hill, Cherry Hill, Ballard, Edmonds and Issaquah); emergency rooms and specialty centers in Redmond (East King County) and the Mill Creek area in Everett; and Swedish Medical Group, a network of more than 128 primary care and specialty care locations throughout the Puget Sound. Swedish, named a LinkedIn Top Company to grow your career, employs nearly 13,000 caregivers (all employees), including nearly 1,400 providers. Whether through physician clinics, education, research and innovation or other outreach, we're committed to caring for the people in our region and beyond.







        We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.







        We are committed to cultural diversity and equal employment for all individuals. It is our policy to recruit, hire, promote, compensate, transfer, train, retain, terminate, and make all other employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin (including certain language use restrictions), ancestry, disability (mental and physical including HIV and AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, age, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, and military and veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status. We will also provide reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified caregiver or applicant for employment, unless the accommodation would impose undue hardship on the operation of our business.







        We are a community where all people, regardless of differences, are welcome, secure, and valued. We value respect, appreciation, collaboration, diversity, and a shared commitment to serving our communities. We expect that all workforce members in our community will act in ways which reflect a commitment to and accountability for, racial and social justice and equality in the workplace. As such, we will maintain a workplace free of discrimination and harassment based on any applicable legally protected status. We also expect that all workforce members will maintain a positive workplace free from any unacceptable conduct which creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment.





        Requsition ID: 196612
        Company: Swedish Jobs
        Job Category: Nursing-Patient Facing
        Job Function: Nursing
        Job Schedule: Full time
        Job Shift:
        Career Track:
        Department: 3903 SCH SURGICAL TELEMETRY
        Address: WA Seattle 500 17th Ave
        Pay Range: $29.23 - $43.73
        The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
        Check out our benefits page for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.

        Swedish Health Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Providence does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.
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        Our nonprofit Mission is clear: to improve the health and well-being of each patient we serve.
        We take care of everyone in our Greater Seattle community - including the uninsured or underinsured - and we make investments that improve access to care in living our Vision of "health for a better world." As one of our caregivers, your resilience and passion make our Mission a reality. In turn, we do our part to recognize and celebrate your achievements every day, empowering you to help others and grow in your career with us.

        Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
        Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) is central to our mission. We engage in ongoing, robust recruitment practices for all levels and departments to bring the best and brightest talent to Swedish, prioritizing diversity in race, culture, gender identity or expression and sexual orientation, background, experience, talent and thought.
        We foster an inclusive workplace where caregivers of differing backgrounds and perspectives can experience a community of mutual respect, inclusivity and collegiality, and know unequivocally that diversity is valued.
        Benefits and Rewards
        You are valued as a Swedish caregiver.
        You strive towards health for all every day, and we value that drive to achieve. In return, we do everything we can to support you and your family. .
        Our family of organizations
        Swedish is an affiliate of Providence. We are a diverse network of organizations and offer a large variety of locations, services and specialties to match your career aspirations.
        The Providence family includes:







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