Per DIem Nurse - LPN at Gastro Health Reston, VA

Comunidade Metodista; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Job summary

Gastro Health in Reston, VA is seeking a per diem LPN to join our endoscopy team. The role supports procedures with strong emphasis on patient safety and quality care.

This position offers no weekends or evening hours, a collaborative work environment, and opportunities for internal advancement within a growing practice.

Qualifications

• Active LPN license in the state of Virginia.
• Two years of LPN experience preferred.
• PACU experience preferred.
• IV skills and conscious sedation are a plus.
• BLS and ACLS.

Responsibilities

• Complies with clinical policies and procedures.
• Maintains a clean, safe environment.
• Assists physicians before, during and after procedures.
• Performs nursing assessments pre-, intra-, and post-procedure.
• Administers conscious sedation and topical anesthetics under MD supervision.
• Maintains competencies in endoscopy.
• Educates patients.
• Documents care promptly and accurately.
• Trains and mentors staff.
• Oversees procedure room prep and post-anesthesia care.
• Participates in committee work and staff meetings.

Skills

LPN license VA

PACU experience

IV skills

Conscious sedation

BLS ACLS

Job description

Per DIem Nurse - LPN job at Gastro Health. Reston, VA.

To support our continued growth, we are seeking a per diem LPN to join our endoscopy team in Reston , Virginia .

Gastro Health is an extensive and diverse group of professionals dedicated to digestive and liver health. Now with 150 locations in seven states, our team of physicians, advanced practice providers, nutritionists, technicians, and support team are on a mission to provide outstanding medical care and an exceptional healthcare experience.

What makes Gastro Health different?

Collaboration: We strive to ensure a shared workload among you and your colleagues and a reasonable patient volume.

Stability: We care about your mental well-being as much as your financial success. That's why we offer competitive compensation without sacrificing all your free time.

Support: This position offers a great work/life balance – no weekends or evening hours. We are growing rapidly and support internal advancement.

Security: We offer a competitive compensation package.

• Competitive Salary

Job Duties

• Compliance with all clinical policies and procedures, systems and applications.

• Develops and maintains a clean, safe and pleasant environment.
• Proper assisting to the physicians before, during and after procedures.
• Performs nursing assessment of patient prior to, during and after the procedure.
• Administration of conscious sedation and topical anesthetics under MD supervision.
• Maintains competencies in all areas of endoscopy.

• Patient education.
• Proper documentation of all pertinent information regarding the care of patient; this should be done in an adequate and timely manner.
• Become trained and proficient in all essential work areas of the center.
• Inventory and inspection of all supplies and equipment both before and after performing cases. Knows how to operate and troubleshoot equipment in center.
• Maintains current knowledge of all GI procedures.

• Maintains log books in regards to physicians, biopsies, etc.
• Follows center protocol for reprocessing equipment.
• Serves as an active participant on committees, as assigned.
• Attends all staff meetings and in-service classes on regularly scheduled days.
• Performs other related duties as requested or required by the Director of Nursing or Governing Body.

• Overseeing and participating in procedure room prep and flow. Post-anesthesia care and discharging of patients.
• Train and mentor other staff.

Physical Activities and Requirements

• Possesses good physical health, capable of working in a demanding environment.
• Able to perform the basic functions of the job including extended hours, standing, bending, and stretching with frequent trips to all areas of the Center.

• Able to lift, and carry supplies and equipment as needed.
• Possessed manual dexterity, hearing acuity, and visual acuity are important to the performance of the job tasks.
• Speaks clearly and distinctly to perform extensive communication with other staff member, patients and their families /escorts and physicians.
• Appears professional at all times.
• Wears scrub attire as dictated in the Center's dress code.

Candidate requirements

• Active LPN license in the state of Virginia
• Two years of LPN experience preferred
• PACU experience preferred
• IV skills and conscious sedationare a plus

• BLS and ACLS

Gastro Health isproud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, gender, disability, protected veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

We thank you for your interest in joining our growing Gastro Health team!