The Lab/Immunization Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing various chemical, microscopic, bacteriological tests, immunizations, and patient education with appropriate documentation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for accurately and correctly obtaining specimens, utilizing appropriate preparation, processing, and evaluation procedures for all specimens including, but not limited to, heel sticks, venipuncture, and finger sticks
• Produce, document, and report accurate reliable lab test results in time frames that contribute to effective patient care
• Under the direction of a provider acting under the scope of their license to administer drugs, medications, treatments, test, injections and inoculation.
• Provide care coordination and administer medications at detention center
• Produce, document, and report on patient immunization and laboratory testing
• Communicate to staff changes in immunization requirements and availability
• Observe established safety guidelines, maintain cleanliness, and ensure effective day-to-day operations of the medical laboratory unit, including but not limited to, receiving and stocking of supplies, mixing and/or assembling drugs for immunization and administration to patient
• Maintain appropriate records for all specimens, slides, and data conforming to state and federal guidelines for good laboratory and immunization practices
• Perform all duties as a Medical Assistant; may fill in for Medical Assistant on occasion
• Familiar with using electronic health record (Ex. Athena)
• Hours may include weekends
• Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no direct reports.

Qualifications

• Active LPN license in Washington State (required)
• Active CPR Certification (required)
• Valid driver’s license (required)

Pay Range: $26.72 - $31.71/hour DOE

Skills

Must have excellent communication skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team; to receive and respond well to feedback. Possess strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills; time-management and organizational skills, including being punctual, responsive, and efficient. Perform job with professionalism and good judgment.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

With multiple locations and settings, PCHS’ work environment and physical demands vary greatly depending on the employee’s role. Essential job functions include the following: The employee is required to talk, hear, see, smell, sit and stand. The employee is frequently required to move around the facility; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Employees may be exposed to mechanical parts and moderate noise levels. Reasonable accommodations may be available to individuals with disabilities to perform their essential job functions.

COVID-19 Vaccination

PCHS requires that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. All offers are contingent and your vaccine status will be verified at onboarding.

Make a Difference with PCHS

Join Peninsula Community Health Services (PCHS) in making a difference in people's lives and the surrounding community every day. PCHS exemplifies a culture of community service that is Patient Driven, Empathetic, and Staff Empowered. We are, a Federally Qualified Health Center supporting access to healthcare services (medical, dental, pharmacy, behavioral health) for Kitsap County, Mason County, and Rural Pierce County.

Our Mission

PCHS exemplifies a culture of community service. Our patients come from all walks of life. PCHS services are available to our patients without regard for ability to pay.

Our Vision

PCHS strives to eliminate healthcare disparities in our community. We have medical and dental clinics located throughout Kitsap and Mason and rural Pierce County and a dedicated team working together to create a care plan that’s right for you. We also bring that care directly to our patients who can’t easily make it into our traditional clinics through our mobile clinics, school-based health centers, and by partnering with our community service agencies to deliver care on their premises.

Our Guiding Principle

Here at PCHS, our guiding principle is to see and value every person. We believe all patients have the right to be treated with respect and dignity with an acknowledgment that this includes their cultural, social, spiritual, and personal values and beliefs.

Our Core Values

Every member of PCHS stands by our Core Values: Patient driven. Empathetic. Staff Empowered.

We are an employer of choice because we offer:

• Full comprehensive benefits including, health, life, disability, 403(b), CME allowance (specified positions), and more…
• Wellness benefits
• School loan repayment potential
• Four- or five-day work weeks and flexible schedule—allows plenty of time for work/life balance (clinical staff only)
• Mission-driven—be a part of a group that truly cares about their community and has the goal to give back