Endo Nurse, LPN

United Digestive; Lawrenceville (GA); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Restaurant d'entreprise

Résumé du poste

United Digestive is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to deliver individualized nursing care in the endoscopy center, following physicians' orders and Georgia nursing standards.

The LPN may supervise the Endoscopy Center in the absence of the Charge Nurse when an RN is on site, and will plan, execute, and evaluate patient care as delegated by the Registered Nurse.

Qualifications

• Current LPN license to practice in Georgia.
• Graduate from an accredited nursing program.

Responsabilités

• Provide individualized and specialized nursing care to endoscopy center patients per physician orders.
• Assist in supervision of the Endoscopy Center in the absence of the Charge Nurse with an RN on site.
• Plan, execute and evaluate nursing care; perform tasks delegated by the RN.

Connaissances

Self-directed

Independent work

Cross-training

Ability to work under stress

Computer skills

Formation

LPN license (Georgia)

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Outils

ACLS certification

Airway Management Module

Description du poste

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Provides individualized and specialized nursing care to patients within the endoscopy center in accordance with physicians orders, recognized nursing techniques, legal aspects of current nurse practice in the State of Georgia and the Centers policies and procedures. May be asked to supervise the Endoscopy Center in the absence of the Charge Nurse and with a registered nurse on site. Responsible for planning, executing and evaluating the nursing care given to patients. Perform those functions delegated and assigned by the Registered Nurse.REPORTS TO: Charge Nurse and RN-Endoscopy Nurse ManagerQUALIFICATIONS:Current State license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse.Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.Experience in GI endoscopy preferred.Membership in GI specialty or other local, state, or national professional societies encouraged.Maintains Basic Cardiac Life Support certification. ACLS certification is recommended, but optional.Completion of Airway Management Module is required prior to administering IV conscious sedation. Score of 100% on conscious sedation module post-test.In uncomplicated situations the LPN works with minimal guidance and supervision.In more complex situations, the LPN functions as an assistant to the Registered Nurse.Must be self-directed and able to work independently.Must be able to successfully cross-train to perform other tasks in the endoscopy centerPHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDSAbility to work under stress. Moderate periods of sitting and computer use. Good visual acuity. Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl. Ability to reach, grasp, use fine finger movement and feel sensation to discern temperature, texture, size, and shape. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time, lifting and carrying of items weighing up to 25 pounds. Occasionally you may be required to work in one of the other Endoscopy Centers.