Licensed Practical Nurse

United Surgical Partners International; Summerfield (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

United Surgical Partners International is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for the Villages Endoscopy & Surgical Center located in Summerfield, Illinois. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive nursing care, manage patient safety, and perform a variety of clinical tasks. Responsibilities include patient assessment, maintaining a clean environment, and ensuring compliance with sterile techniques. Candidates must hold a current LPN license and preferably have clinical experience in a peri-operative setting. This position offers a full-time role within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Clinical experience in the peri-operative setting is preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of sterile technique is required.
• Current LPN license in Illinois is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care through assessment, planning, treatment, and evaluation.
• Maintain patient safety and cleanliness throughout the Center.
• Conduct pre and post-procedure orientation for patients.

Skills

Clinical experience in peri-operative setting

Ability to work collaboratively

Knowledge of sterile technique

Ability to interpret verbal orders

Effective communication

Time and case management

Education

Graduate of professional school of nursing

Current LPN license

Current BLS certification

Tools

Monitoring equipment

SDS sheets awareness

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse

Villages Endoscopy & Surgical Center is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse Full Time

Villages Endoscopy & Surgical Center is a busy, multispecialty ambulatory surgery center in Summerfield, Florida that is an advanced technology Endoscopy Suite specializing in the examination of the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract. We are an affiliate of United Surgical Partners International, and our mission is to treat each patient and every family as if they were our own. Each patient, each family, each and every time. If you share our mission, please reach out to discuss joining our team.

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.

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.

Qualifications

• Critical Care, E.R., or recovery experience encouraged.
• 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 but not required.
• IV certification is required.