Join our team as a Licensed Practical Nurse at Coastal Family Health in Astoria, OR, and be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care. At Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, we value inclusivity, and we are more than just a job - we are a community committed to the well-being of our members.
We've transformed into a leading community health center. With 40+ clinics across Washington and Oregon, we offer a wide range of services such as medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, and behavioral health. Our holistic model also extends assistance to shelter, energy, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical/dental clinics.
Explore our short clips, " WE are Yakima - WE are Family " and " YVFWC - And then we grew " for a glimpse into our dedication to our communities, health, and families.
Position Highlights- $32.19-$39.44/hour DOE with the ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates
- Additional pay for your bilingual skills
- $5,000.00 Hiring/Retention Bonus Structure:
- At Hire: $1,500.00
- At 180-Days (6 months): $2,000.00
- At 12 months: $1,500.00
- Bonus will be pro-rated based on Full Time Equivalency (FTE)
Benefits- Health insurance including medical, dental, vision, Rx, 24/7 telemedicine
- Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available
- Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and much more!
What You'll Do:- Obtains complete history and conducts chart review, ensuring inclusion of all reports needed.
- Performs baseline physical assessment and expands assessment based on initial findings.
- Collaborates with health care Providers in developing and implementing plan of care.
- Coordinates and plans interagency referrals as directed by the Provider or Registered Nurse (RN).
- Assists Providers in diagnostic procedures and treatments.
- Provides education to patient and family/caregivers taking into consideration age, development, culture, language, and resources available.
- Coordinates plan of care and other resources.
- Evaluates care based on assessments and Physician orders, and initiates follow-up care plan.
- Assists in managing medications based on purpose, side effects and drug interactions.
- Collaborates with ancillary staff to process patients based on Providers' schedule.
- Oversees subordinate nursing staffs' provision of patient care.
- Plans and organizes clinical supplies, equipment and furnishings to maintain a safe patient environment.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Performs clinical responsibilities in alignment with The Joint Commission (TJC), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), and YVFWC requirements.
Qualifications:- Graduation from an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program.
- One year's experience as an LPN preferred.
- LPN License for the state of practice.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification within 90 days of hire.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Must demonstrate the ability to communicate at level 10 on the language proficiency scale to receive bilingual differential pay.
- Knowledge of established professional LPN concepts and principles.
- Knowledge of the uses and effects of medications.
- Knowledge of how to access local community agencies and resources.
- Effective verbal, written and listening communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
- Ability to understand, assess and react effectively to the unique needs of patients.
- Ability to prioritize work, handle a variety of tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to effectively collaborate with medical professionals in a team framework.
- Basic proficiency with a variety of computer programs including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) preferred.
Our Mission Statement “Together we transform our communities through compassionate, individualized care, eliminating barriers to health and well-being.”
Our mission celebrates inclusivity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment. Contact us at
...@yvfwc.org to learn more about this opportunity!
