Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Operating Room - Perioperative Services - Days

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) commences to integrate technical skills and theoretical knowledge to meet the needs of the patient and family.

Responsibilities

• The LPN assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort.
• The LPN delivers and accurately documents direct, age-specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care.
• This role safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and /or interactions.
• The LPN in the Licensed Practical Nurse OR role functions primarily in surgeries and invasive procedures for all age groups of patients for the perioperative and procedural areas; functions in other areas based on competency level within and outside the perioperative and procedural areas.
• The LPN OR assists with and is responsible for the gathering the appropriate supplies for cases; having knowledge of and practices sterile technique; sets up sterile field; actively participates and ensures responsibilities for turnaround to occur in an acceptable and timely manner; having knowledge of instruments and equipment used; anticipates the needs of the sterile team; passes instruments to surgeons during surgery and invasive procedures; having knowledge of drugs used in surgery/invasive procedures; handles medications in a sterile environment, performs count procedures per policy during surgical and invasive procedures; manages sharps; knowledgeable in and able to perform reprocessing instruments and equipment.
• N/A Additional position requirements: Licensed Practical Nurse work and take on-call responsibilities all three shifts, weekends and holidays.
• Individual shift rotation, on-call rotation, and schedules will be established by the Director/Nurse Manager/Clinical Coordinator.
• Assignments include performing this role in all perioperative operating rooms, procedure rooms (SPU, Cardiac Cath room).

Requirements

• Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: Licensure (or eligible to sit for boards) as LPN in the Commonwealth of Virginia (in good standing with the Board of Nursing) Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: Licensure as LPN in the Commonwealth of Virginia (in good standing with the Board of Nursing)AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent Experience REQUIRED: N/A Experience PREFERRED: Experience as a LPN in either an acute care setting or in an OR/ procedural area functioning in a scrub role or similar setting.
• Graduate from a Board of Nursing approved School of Practical Nursing Education/training PREFERRED: N/A Independent action(s) required: Functions under the direction of RN or independent practitioner in providing direct patient care, emotional support and problem-solving, all-in accordance with hospital, nursing, and unit policies, procedures, guidelines, and protocols.
• Requires prior approval or guidance from supervisor: time/schedule changes, legal issues, directed care which deviates from the standard; and identification of educational resources to meet developmental needs.
• Job duties may include the handling, transportation, access to and/or contact with medications, blood, blood products, and related supplies.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable)

• Schedules, including requirements of shift rotations and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet unit requirements and/or as needed.
• May be assigned in other units providing competency based nursing care or tasks.

Age Specific groups served

All Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): Physical - Lifting 50-100 lbs.

Activities

Prolonged standing, Frequent Bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive), Repetitive motions Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking Emotional: Steady to fast pace environment, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change Other: Exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substances Compensation Range $23.18 - $35.92 Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications. Days EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran