LPN - Endoscopy and Surgery - FT Days with Call

Wooster Community Hospital; Wooster (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Wooster Community Hospital in Wooster, OH is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for Endoscopy and Surgery. This full-time role supports the operating and endoscopy suites, scrubbing for procedures, preparing and maintaining equipment, and assisting the RN and surgeon as needed.

On-call duties require a 30-minute response; schedule includes weekdays with rotation. Applicants must hold an active Ohio license and a current AHA BLS card.

Qualifications

• Active license in the State of Ohio.
• Maintain a current AHA Healthcare Provider BLS card.

Responsibilities

• Scrubs and assists the RN during surgical and endoscopic procedures, and maintains sterile and non-sterile equipment and supplies.
• Assists in patient care, preparation and positioning for procedures; ensures safety and proper technique.
• Assists surgeon and the surgical team during operative procedures and endoscopy.
• Verifies supplies and equipment readiness; applies sterile technique and patient safety standards.
• Records care using the Nursing Process under RN supervision and adheres to hospital policies.

Job description

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LPN - Endoscopy and Surgery - FT Days with Call

Full Time Technical Wooster Community Hospital, Wooster, OH, US

Salary Range: $20.45 To $26.94 Hourly

Licensed Practical Nurse - Endoscopy and Surgery

SURGERY/ENDOSCOPY LPN MAIN FUNCTION:

Scrubs and assists the RN and other health care team members during surgical and endoscopic procedures. Assists in the care, preparation and maintenance of sterile and non-sterile equipment and supplies.

MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTS:

• Active license in the State of Ohio
• Maintain a current AHA (American Heart Association) Healthcare Provider BLS card

Must be able to respond to the hospital within 30 MINUTES or be willing to stay on site while on call.

RESPONSIBLE TO: Department Director, Clinical Manager, Charge Nurses

Operations

• Verifies correct sponge, tape, needle, and instrument according to procedure.
• Assists the RN in receiving the patient in operating room or procedure room, checks patient identity and chart to assure all necessary information has been completed.
• Assists RN in assessing patient's physical and emotional needs according to the patient'sageand development.
• Assembles necessary supplies and equipment andascertainsall are in working order.
• Assistsin properly positioning patient on operating table and preparing the operative site.
• Using sterile technique, properly dons sterile gown and gloves, and technique sets up table with instruments and supplies according to procedure.

• Gowns and gloves members of the surgical team according to procedure.
• Assiststhe surgeon and/or assistant during the operative procedure, anticipatingthe needs of the surgeon.
• Cleans and checks scopes and instruments according to procedures.
• Assistphysician with Endoscopy procedures and Surgical cases.
• Recognizes safety hazards and initiates appropriate corrective action.
• Applies knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and ability to translate it into patient care.

GENERAL LPN MAIN FUNCTION:

Provides nursing care to patients in an efficient, competent, and caring manner. Works under the

direction of an RN and within the Nurse Practice Act to provide care via the applicable portions of the

Nursing Process. Communicates effectively with patients, support person(s) and other members of

the health care team. Acts in compliance with the hospital and nursing policies and procedures.

Follows WCH Nursing Philosophy and practice model which are derived from the Synergy model and

appropriate Service Standards as outlined in Employee Handbook.

Licensed Practical Nurse - Endoscopy and Surgery

SURGERY/ENDOSCOPY LPN MAIN FUNCTION:

Scrubs and assists the RN and other health care team members during surgical and endoscopic procedures. Assists in the care, preparation and maintenance of sterile and non-sterile equipment and supplies.

MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTS:

• Active license in the State of Ohio
• Maintain a current AHA (American Heart Association) Healthcare Provider BLS card

Must be able to respond to the hospital within 30 MINUTES or be willing to stay on site while on call.

RESPONSIBLE TO: Department Director, Clinical Manager, Charge Nurses

Operations

• Verifies correct sponge, tape, needle, and instrument according to procedure.
• Assists the RN in receiving the patient in operating room or procedure room, checks patient identity and chart to assure all necessary information has been completed.
• Assists RN in assessing patient's physical and emotional needs according to the patient'sageand development.
• Assembles necessary supplies and equipment andascertainsall are in working order.
• Assistsin properly positioning patient on operating table and preparing the operative site.
• Using sterile technique, properly dons sterile gown and gloves, and technique sets up table with instruments and supplies according to procedure.

• Gowns and gloves members of the surgical team according to procedure.
• Assiststhe surgeon and/or assistant during the operative procedure, anticipatingthe needs of the surgeon.
• Cleans and checks scopes and instruments according to procedures.
• Assistphysician with Endoscopy procedures and Surgical cases.
• Recognizes safety hazards and initiates appropriate corrective action.
• Applies knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and ability to translate it into patient care.

Operations

• Maintains appropriate clinical skills:
• Administers care according to WCH/unit policy/procedure current standards of care and OhioNurse Practice Act:
• Under direction of RN, performs data collection and documentation relevant to patient's condition,needsand age, per nursing documentation guidelines.
• Communicates changes inpatient condition toRNin timely manner.
• Reviews plan of care developed by RN.
• Under direction of the RN, providesage-appropriatehealth teaching related to diagnosis,patient/family need, and medication using available teachingresources.
• Work habits are consistently adjusted to accommodate multiple responsibilities and areprioritized and completedin a timely manner.
• Effectivelyutilizestime management and organizationalskills.
• Other duties as assigned by management team.
• Correctlydemonstrates use of electronic MAR to document medication administration.
• Demonstrates knowledge of drug purpose and effectiveness as related todiagnosis.
• Follows 6 rights of medication administration (6th is right documentation)
• Demonstrates appropriate/safe medicationhandling.
• Reassesses and documents effectiveness ofmedication.
• Participates, in conjunction with the RN,in huddles andpatient rounds to:
• Evaluate the environment to assure safety & infection control standardsmet.
• Evaluate the care provided according to standards andevidence-based practice .
• Evaluate the educational plan and its implementation, assessing for gaps incare.
• Evaluate for any additional /alternative care needs, and patient/familysatisfaction.
• Evaluate adherence to documentation of care:
• Coordinate work to achieve maximum productivity. Able to multitask and prioritize workload.
• Demonstrate reasonable and rational judgment in decisionmaking.

Monday to Friday with weekday, weekend, and holiday call rotation

40 hours a week plus call