LPN - Full Time

AMSURG; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Job summary

AMSURG is seeking a 5‑day‑a‑week Licensed Practical Nurse to serve as an endoscopy LPN, with responsibilities in pre‑op and post‑op areas, Monday through Friday.

The role requires collaboration with physicians and staff, monitoring patient conditions, documenting vitals, starting IVs, and assisting in endoscopy procedures and postoperative care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program.
• Current State License as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Current BLS certification.
• IV certification.

Responsibilities

• Participates in center safety and infection control programs.
• Assists physicians with endoscopy procedures.
• Handles and processes patient specimens.
• Maintains supplies and equipment.
• Monitors patient condition and vitals; documents accurately.
• Reports abnormalities to RN.
• Starts IV and uses nursing process for postoperative care.
• Assists with dressing changes and post-anesthesia care.

Skills

IV therapy

Vital signs monitoring

Patient care

Infection control

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program

Tools

BLS certification

IV certification

Job description

We are currently searching for a 5 day a week LPN who will work as an endoscopy LPN, as well as in pre-op and post-op Monday – Friday. Must be able to work cooperatively with staff and physicians and perform a variety of tasks. Major responsibilities include: participates in center safety and infection control programs, assists physicians with endoscopy procedures, handles and processes patient specimens, assists in maintenance of all supplies. Monitors patient condition and vital signs and maintains accurate documentation. Reports any observed abnormalities to the Registered Nurse. Starts IV. Utilizes the nursing process to develop, plan, deliver, and execute patient’s plan of care during postoperative period. Assists the patient, if necessary, with dressing. Performs safe and individualized nursing care for the patient in the immediate post-operative/post-anesthesia period. Assesses and legibly documents the patient’s physical and emotional status upon arrival in the recovery room. Develops a plan of care for the patient based on patient needs related to surgical condition and type of anesthesia. Monitors and reports any abnormal observed complications to the RN, Anesthesia provider, and physician, as appropriate.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited school of Practical nursing

• Current State License as a Licensed Practical Nurse
• Current BLS
• IV certification

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Plus Work/Life balance by Paid Time Off!

We do not discriminate in practices or employment opportunities on the basis of an individual's race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other prohibited category set forth in federal or state regulations.