Inpatient Licensed Practical Nurse Surgical Technologist-2

Geisinger; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits from day one

Vision and dental coverage

Job summary

Geisinger in Danville, PA, is seeking an experienced LPN to join the Obstetrical Surgery Team. The role provides direct patient care under supervision, including vitals, ADLs, and coordination of treatments with the care team.

The ideal candidate will be a Graduate from Specialty Training Program with a current LPN license and strong documentation skills. The position supports a busy obstetric surgical unit with on-call rotations and adherence to universal precautions.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license required.
• Graduate from Specialty Training Program.
• Experience in clinical patient care and documentation advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision, including vitals, measurement, bathing, feeding, and ADLs.
• Assist in coordination of treatments with other disciplines.
• Prepare and set up equipment for obstetrical procedures.
• Document patient information and ensure proper labeling of specimens.
• Participate in admissions, discharges, and on-call rotations.
• Maintain sterile technique and universal precautions.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Documentation

Emergency procedures

On-call rotations

Education

LPN License

Job description

Job Summary

Participates with the Obstetrical Surgery Team in an individualized patient care plan based on assessed needs, standard of care, instrumentation and supplies, and physician preferences in order to provide surgical assistance during obstetrical cases. Participates with the Obstetrical Surgery Team in an individualized patient care plan based on assessed needs, standard of care, instrumentation and supplies, and physician preferences in order to provide surgical assistance during obstetrical cases.

Job Duties

• Provides direct patient care under the direction of a registered nurse including: vital sign and height and weight measurement and documentation of both mother and infant, bathing, feeding, and activities of daily living.
• Assists in the coordination of treatments with other disciplines.
• Provides basic patient assistance.
• Connects patients to clinical equipment as needed.
• Assists the doctor with various surgical procedures such as retracting and cutting sutures as necessary.
• Identifies correct surgical site with the circulating registered nurse or surgeon before incision of operative procedures.
• Responsible for set up and operation of equipment for cases.
• Assists circulating nurse with patient preparation.
• Maintains an accurate account of supplies including sponges, needles and instruments.
• Verifies count with the circulating nurse at end of procedure.
• Prepares, identifies and verifies all specimens obtained during the surgical procedure.
• Disposes of linens, needles and sharps in appropriate containers.
• Assesses wounds and applies or changes sterile dressing as instructed.
• Maintains and documents universal precautions.
• Initiates emergency procedures.
• Reports to the registered nurse reactions, results of procedures and any changes observed in the patient's condition.
• Documents pertinent medical information where indicated.
• Participates in the admission and discharge process.
• Performs billing as appropriate for services rendered or equipment used.
• Participates in on-call rotations.
• Assures all medications and solutions are labeled, under the registered nurse's supervision.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Position Details

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program- (Required)

Experience

Certification(s) and License(s)

Licensed Practical Nurse - Default Issuing Body

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES:

Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.