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Licensed Practical Nurse - Surgery/Endoscopy Day Shift w Call

Wooster Community Hospital Health System • Full-time • Wooster, OH • $19 - $25 / hour • 1m ago

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's age and development.
Assembles necessary supplies and equipment and ascertains all are in working order.
Assists in 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.
Assists the surgeon and/or assistant during the operative procedure, anticipating the needs of the surgeon.
Cleans and checks scopes and instruments according to procedures.
Assist physician with Endoscopy procedures and Surgical cases.
Recognizes safety hazards and initiatesappropriate 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.

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'scondition, needs and age, per nursing documentation guidelines.
Communicates changes inpatient condition to RN in timelymanner.
Reviews plan of care developed by RN.
Under direction of the RN, provides age-appropriate health teaching related to diagnosis,patient/family need, and medication using available teaching resources.
Work habits are consistently adjusted to accommodate multiple responsibilities and areprioritized and completed in a timely manner.
Effectively utilizes time management and organizational skills.
Other duties as assigned by management team.

Administers medication safely:
1. Correctly demonstrates use of electronic MAR to document medication administration.
2. Demonstrates knowledge of drug purpose and effectiveness as related to diagnosis.
3. Follows 6 rights of medication administration (6th is right documentation)
4. Demonstrates appropriate/safe medication handling.
5. Reassesses and documents effectiveness of medication.
Participates, in conjunction with the RN, in huddles andpatient rounds to:
1. Evaluate the environment to assure safety & infection control standards met.
2. Evaluate the care provided according to standards and evidence-basedpractice.
3. Evaluate the educational plan and its implementation, assessing for gaps in care.
Evaluate for any additional /alternative care needs, and patient/family satisfaction.
Evaluate adherence to documentation of care :
1. Coordinate work to achieve maximum productivity. Able to multitask and prioritize workload.

Demonstrate reasonable and rational judgment in decision making.

40 hours a week, day shift, after hours and weekend call rotation

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