LPN - Endoscopy

Genesis HealthCare System; Genesis (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Genesis HealthCare System in Ohio is seeking an LPN to administer direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse in the Endoscopy Services department, supporting post-anesthesia and procedural care while prioritizing safety and infection control.

The position offers a varied shift pattern with 32 scheduled weekly hours, requires CPR, and emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered care, teamwork, and Epic documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current Ohio LPN license.
• Current CPR certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of orientation.
• Completion of an approved pharmacology course.
• Effective oral and written communication; ability to observe, guide and evaluate others.
• Ability to collect data, interpret findings, set priorities and carry out established plan.
• Ability to read, calculate and prepare medication and observe reactions.
• Competence in age-specific patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under the direction of an RN in a warm, friendly manner.
• Accurately take and record measurements or readings.
• Administer prescribed medications as indicated/documented by prescribing physician.
• Work collaboratively with other caregivers on the unit.
• Use Epic to enter orders, confirm orders, and print reports.
• May be asked to serve on department focus team.
• Properly decontaminate instruments/scopes and maintain logs.
• Assist with documentation of implant records and charges.

Skills

Effective communication

Patient advocacy

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Ohio LPN license

CPR certification

Pharmacology course

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

GENESIS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

In order to fill our Mission of serving our community by helping each person achieve optimal health and well-being by providing compassionate, exceptional, and affordable healthcare services, all employees of Genesis HealthCare System must be committed to living the Genesis Mission and Genesis values of Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Team, and Innovation. All employees must regard themselves as an 'owner' of Genesis and keep our patients at the center of everything we do - always.

Position Details:

Work Shift:

Varied Shift (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

32

Department:

Endoscopy Services

Overview of Position:

Job Profile Summary

Administers skilled direct and indirect patient care to an assigned group of patients according to the patient’s plan of care under the direction of the registered nurse. Adheres to universal precautions and is compliant with infection control policies. Carries out job requirements as delegated by and with the supervision of a registered nurse.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

1. Provides patient care, under the direction of an RN, in a warm and friendly manner.
2. Accurately takes and records measurements or readings.
3. Administers prescribed medications as indicated/documented by prescribing physician.
4. Works collaboratively with other caregivers on the unit.
5. Facilitates cost reduction per procedure by not opening supplies that are not needed.
6. Participates in maintaining physician preference cards
7. Accepts on-call schedule and responds to on call activation within 45 minutes
8. Uses Epic system to enter orders, confirm orders, and print reports. May use other computer programs required in the area of responsibility
9. May be asked to serve on department specialty focus team.
10. Follows timeout policy
11. Patient advocate
12. Hand off reporting to the appropriate nursing staff
13. Demonstrates proficiency with critical thinking related to immediate post-anesthesia management (phase II recovery) as evidenced by airway management, hemodynamics, thermoregulation, PONV, and pain management
14. Ensures care and maintenance of workstations, including glucometer controls, maintaining warmers (restocking and temperature control), maintaining refrigerator (temperature control), cleaning and restocking of workstation and defibrillator.
15. Demonstrates flexibility in accommodating work schedule, such as staggering shifts and coming early or staying late as necessary
16. Proficient with post operative area expectations, including observations of patients post sedation from Phase II (conscious sedation or monitored anesthesia care), post operative order sets, and discharge of post procedural patients
17. Properly decontaminates instruments and/or scopes, re-sterilize, and maintain log of activity
18. Keeps the equipment coordinator and/or manager informed of problems or suspected problems with the various pieces of equipment in the procedure room
19. Assists the procedural nurse with documenting implant records and specimen collection completely and accurately. Assists with documenting correct charges.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Current Ohio LPN license.
3. Current CPR Certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of orientation.
4. Completion of an approved pharmacology course.
5. Ability to communicate effectively in an oral and written manner, as well as the ability to observe, assess, guide, and evaluate others
6. Ability to collect data, interpret findings, set priorities and carry out established plan
7. Ability to read, calculate, and prepare medication, as well as the ability to observe and analyze any resulting reactions and to apply clinical knowledge.
8. Demonstrates competence in age-specific patient care.

PATIENT CENTERED CARE & BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS

1. Living the Genesis Mission, Vision and Values

   • Performs work in a manner that is quality focused.
   • Treats patients, co-workers, visitors and volunteers with courtesy, compassion, empathy and respect.
   • Results oriented and focused on achievement of objectives.
   • Acknowledges and responds to the diversity of people and the situation.
   • Encourages peers (others) to be owners of change.
   • Always makes the effort to anticipate and exceed customer needs and expectations.