Inpatient Licensed Practical Nurse Surgical Technologist-2

Geisinger; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits from day one

Job summary

Geisinger Medical Center seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to support the Obstetrical Surgery Team, providing direct patient care and assisting in surgical procedures and patient prep.

You will document patient data, monitor vitals, and coordinate with circulating nurses and physicians to ensure patient safety and efficient case flow.

Qualifications

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program is required.
• Licensed Practical Nurse certification is required.
• Direct patient care under RN supervision is expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including vital signs, measurements, bathing and daily activities.
• Assist in coordination of treatments with other disciplines.
• Assist doctor with procedures and instrument handling.
• Set up and operate equipment for OB surgical cases.
• Maintain sterile technique and universal precautions.
• Document relevant medical information and assist in admission/discharge.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Surgical assistance

Sterile technique

Communication

Team coordination

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program

Licensed Practical Nurse

Tools

Medical equipment operation

Job description

Location: Geisinger Medical Center (GMC) Shift: Days (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Worker Type: Regular Exemption Status: No

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.

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)

Certification(s) and License(s): Licensed Practical Nurse - Default Issuing BodyDefault Issuing Body

Skills: 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, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Geisinger is committed to making better health easier for the more than 1 million people it serves. Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes nine hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,600 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and benefits for domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. For more information, visit www.geisinger.org, or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

* Does not qualify for J-1 waiver. We are an Affi nitive Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.

Benefits:

• We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.
• We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and benefits for domestic partners.
• We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.
• We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and benefits for domestic partners.

Equal Opportunity / Diversity Statements:

Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Geisinger is committed to making better health easier for the more than 1 million people it serves.

We are an Affi nitive Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.

Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply.

Does not qualify for J-1 waiver.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Geisinger is committed to making better health easier for the more than 1 million people it serves.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.