Endoscopy Optimization LPN-Pre Admission Testing (Full Time, Days)

St. Luke's University Health Network; Easton (Northampton County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke’s University Health Network is seeking an Endoscopy Optimization Licensed Practical Nurse to coordinate and provide personalized patient care for endoscopy procedures. You will perform assessments, education, and pre-procedure preparation under RN supervision.

Responsibilities include chart reviews, medication reconciliation, and risk assessment, ensuring necessary testing and clearances, and collaborating with physicians to optimize outcomes and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Current LPN license in New Jersey or Pennsylvania.
• Nurse Compact License (multi-state) within 1 year of hire.
• One year of Acute Care nursing experience.
• Basic knowledge of EKGs and laboratory values.

Responsibilities

• Measures and coordinates individualized patient care using the nursing process.
• Performs thorough chart review, medication reconciliation and risk assessment.
• Ensures pre-procedure testing and clearances are obtained and communicated with physicians.
• Acts as a resource and supports department quality programs.

Education

Current LPN license (NJ or PA)

Job description

St. Luke’s is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke’s are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient’s ability to pay for health care.

The Endoscopy Optimization Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for coordinating and providing individualized quality patient care based on the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Completes patient assessments via telephone, ensuring that each patient receives thorough education and preparation prior to procedure. Responsibilities also include reviewing any pre-procedural testing, clearances, and the overall pre-procedural workup. LPNs will work under RN supervision.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs in-depth, systematic assessment of all procedural patients by chart review. Initiates patient teaching regarding procedures. Formulates and collaborates plan of care and identifies expected patient outcomes

• Organizes, coordinates and prioritizes patient care utilizing available resources. Completes a thorough chart review and documents pertinent medical history, medication reconciliation, database assessment, and risk and triage when appropriate

• Ensures that appropriate testing and clearances are obtained prior to procedure and communicates with the Surgical Optimization physician regarding patient concerns

• Functions as a professional role model and resource person providing guidance to coworkers. Takes active role in department-based quality programs.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Sit up to 6 hours per day; 1 hour at a time. Stand for up to 2 hours per day; 1 hour at a time. Walk 1 hour per day; 10 minutes at a time. Occasionally stoop and bend. Occasionally reach above shoulder level. Frequent use of hands/fingers for data entry. Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch. Hearing as it relates to normal conversation. Seeing as it relates to normal vision. Speaking as it relates to normal conversation

EDUCATION:

Current LPN license in the State of New Jersey or Pennsylvania based on work location. Nurse Compact License (multi-state license) obtained with one year of hire.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

One (1) year of Acute Care (medical/surgical) nursing. Basic knowledge of EKG’s and lab values. Basic computer skills are necessary.

St. Luke’s University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.