Licensed Practical Nurse

United Surgical Partners International; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life and AD&D coverage

Short- and long-term disability

401(k) and retirement planning

Job summary

Barkley SurgiCenter is hiring a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse to join our peri-operative team. The LPN provides professional nursing care through assessment, planning, treatment and evaluation of patients undergoing endoscopy and operating room procedures.

Under general direction, the LPN delivers safe, compassionate care, assists with pre/post-procedure care, documents records, and supports discharge instructions.

Qualifications

• Graduate of professional school of nursing.
• Holds current LPN license in the state.
• Current certification in BLS or ability to obtain upon hire.
• Clinical peri-operative nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verifies that essential equipment is functioning properly each day.
• Assesses and monitors patients in the post-operative area with monitoring equipment.
• Transports and positions patients following safety requirements.
• Documents patient care records accurately.
• Maintains patient safety and a clean environment throughout the Center.
• Adheres to aseptic technique and infection control procedures.
• Conducts pre and post-procedure orientation and discharge instructions.
• Participates in the QAPI and Safety Program.

Skills

Collaborative with physicians

Education

LPN license (state)

Graduate of professional school of nursing

BLS certification

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse

Barkley SurgiCenter is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse

Welcome to Barkley SurgiCenter

Barkley SurgiCenter is now seeking a full time Registered Nurse Endoscopy/Operating Room Circulator to join our team! We specialize in

• Colonoscopy
• EGD – Upper GI Endoscopy
• Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
• Hemorrhoid Banding

Licensed Practical Nurse at Barkley SurgiCenter

About the Opportunity

Under general direction from Center Manager, the Licensed Practical Nurse provides professional nursing care through assessment, planning, treatment and evaluation of the patient. The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for delivering safe, knowledgeable, compassionate, educative and individualized nursing care to patients and families.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Verifies that essential equipment is functioning properly each day.
• Assesses and monitors patients in the post-operative area demonstrating competency with all monitoring equipment.
• Transports and positions patients observing policies/procedures, safety requirements, and patient needs.
• Documents patient care records and other forms accurately following policies and procedures.
• Maintains patient safety, and ensures a clean, orderly environment throughout the Center.
• Accurately comprehends and interprets verbal orders/directions.
• Addresses individual patient needs, and completes all post-op physician orders.
• Adheres to CDC Bodily Fluid precautions and infectious waste disposal according to policy.
• Monitors compliance with principles of aseptic technique according to accepted standards.
• Organizes time, equipment, supplies, and personnel to provide effective and efficient case management.
• Conducts pre and post-procedure orientation and instruction of patient and/or patient’s family, communicating a positive and caring attitude. Provides verbal and written discharge criteria.
• Conducts pre and post-procedure telephone interviews.
• Performs other duties as requested or assigned.
• Participates in the QAPI and Safety Program.
• Engages in various clerical and record keeping duties as needed.
• Demonstrated knowledge of potential exposure to hazardous materials (i.e. patient body fluids, disinfectant chemicals) and location of SDS sheets.

Who We Are

At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and health care systems to provide first class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States.We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.

USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.

What We Offer

As an organization, one way we care for our communities and each other is by providing a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following, subject to employment status:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Availability of short- and long-term disability
• Flexible financial benefits including FSAs and HSAs
• 401(k) and access to retirement planning
• Paid holidays and vacation

Required Experience:

Minimum Requirements:

• Clinical experience in the peri-operative setting or procedure healthcare including demonstrated knowledge of sterile technique, working with anesthetized patients, and other clinical situations found in a surgical or procedural setting preferred.
• Graduate of professional school of nursing.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with physicians and all medical professionals.
• Holds current LPN license in the state.
• Current certification in BLS or ability to obtain upon hire.