LPN or CST- PSMC OR

phoebehealth; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoebe Health seeks an LPN in the Operating Room to provide technical support under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and physician. You will assist in the OR, maintain sterile fields, and support the surgical team with instruments and patient care.

Responsibilities include case preparation, following physician preferences, and ensuring safe, efficient procedures while maintaining patient confidentiality and comfort.

Qualifications

• Vocational/Technical Degree in Practical Nursing is required.
• RN license in Georgia required; BCLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in operating room under supervision of RN and physician.
• Prepare and maintain sterile field; pull cases as directed.
• Pass instruments and supplies to surgeon; monitor patient status and response.

Skills

Sterile technique

Surgical assistance

Patient care

Education

Practical Nursing Diploma

Job description

Job Number: 35094

Location: Sumter Campus

Street Address: 126 US-280

City, State: Americus, Georgia

Zip Code: 31719

Department: PSMC OPERATING ROOM

Shift: Days

Job Type: Full time

Posted Date: 2026-09-16

Job Description Summary

Provide technical services under supervision of Registered Nurse and Physician. Assist in operating room as assigned and directed. May work in Central Sterile Processing and work under job duties of Central Sterile Processing Technician. The LPN, Operating Room will perform all other related duties as assigned.

Description

Job Summary

Provide technical services under supervision of Registered Nurse and Physician. Assist in operating room as assigned and directed. May work in Central Sterile Processing and work under job duties of Central Sterile Processing Technician. The LPN, Operating Room will perform all other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Vocational/Technical Degree of an accredited school of Practical Nursing Required

Work Experience

• 1 or more years Practical Nursing experience Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse in the state of Georgia Required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support Required

Essential Functions

• The LPN, Operating Room will prepare and assist with surgical procedures in collaboration with Registered Nurse.
• Pull cases according to doctor preference cards.
• Maintain and prepare sterile field.
• Maintain knowledge of surgical procedures.
• Anticipate needs of surgeon.
• Assist surgeon by passing instruments, sutures, etc.
• Develops an individualized plan with strategies that address diagnoses.
• Provides for continuity through a plan that directs other members of the team.
• Implements the plan in a safe and timely manner.
• Documents implementation and includes changes or omissions of the identified plan.
• Consults with healthcare providers and makes referrals as appropriate.
• Utilizes appropriate community resources and systems to implement the plan.
• Treats patients and families with compassion and implements plan of care.
• Bases care decisions on plan of care.
• Monitors and documents patient response.
• Establishes rapport with clients. Adapts communication style, listens and responds to patient needs.
• Recognizes age-specific responses to treatment. Provides effective interventions.
• Respects patients confidentiality and privacy.
• Supports social, spiritual, and cultural needs of patients and families.
• Manages difficult or emotional patient situations.
• The LPN, Operating Room will prepare and assist with surgical procedures in collaboration with Registered Nurse.
• Pull cases according to doctor preference cards.
• Maintain and prepare sterile field.
• Maintain knowledge of surgical procedures.
• Anticipate needs of surgeon.
• Assist surgeon by passing instruments, sutures, etc.
• Develops an individualized plan with strategies that address diagnoses.
• Provides for continuity through a plan that directs other members of the team.
• Implements the plan in a safe and timely manner.
• Documents implementation and includes changes or omissions of the identified plan.
• Consults with healthcare providers and makes referrals as appropriate.
• Utilizes appropriate community resources and systems to implement the plan.
• Treats patients and families with compassion and implements plan of care.
• Bases care decisions on plan of care.
• Monitors and documents patient response.
• Establishes rapport with clients. Adapts communication style, listens and responds to patient needs.
• Recognizes age-specific responses to treatment. Provides effective interventions.
• Respects patients confidentiality and privacy.
• Supports social, spiritual, and cultural needs of patients and families.
• Manages difficult or emotional patient situations.