Licensed Practical Nurse - Operating Room
Company: WellSpan Health
Location: New York
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description: Under the supervision of a registered
professional nurse, provides nursing care to patients at an
advanced level of practice. Takes patient vital signs, assists with
procedures/examinations, administers medications, assists patient
with activities of daily living (bathing, feeding, etc.) and
instructs patients and their families in appropriate care. Duties
and Responsibilities Under appropriate supervision, administers and
controls narcotics and medications. Provides general nursing care
and personal care assistance to patients, including bathing,
dressing, eating, changing bed linens and bed pans and positioning.
Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for
patients/families in accordance with hospital standards. Helps
patients get into and out of chairs, lifts patients, raises
patients in beds, and turns the patients. Checks patient's vital
signs. Charts results of various tests. Monitors medical condition
of patients and reports changes to appropriate personnel. Prepares
patients for scheduled procedures to assist in patient assessment.
Assists physicians with examinations, procedures and other
processes related to direct patient care. Arranges for patients'
ordered diagnostic and therapeutic services. Provides health care
instruction/education to patient and family members. Ensures
accurate maintenance of patients' medical records and that patient
records are treated as confidential information. Performs a variety
of nursing administrative duties. Ensures an adequate stock of
supplies and proper functioning of equipment. Prepares and
maintains records of patient charges. Performs other related duties
as identified. IF ASSIGNED TO GETTYSBURG HOSPITAL OR WELLSPAN
SURGICAL CENTER: May be required to rotate work between the
hospital and an ambulatory setting Demonstrates knowledge of the
principles of growth and development over the life span of the
assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age
specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment.
Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).
Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by:
complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the
impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to
reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well
as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize
processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased
safety; and participating in safety education programs and root
cause analyses as required. Maintains established policies and
procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental
and infection control standards. Provides outstanding service to
all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal
responsibility through improvement and innovation. Qualifications
Notes: Other combinations of formal education, training and
experience may be considered. Minimum Experience: 1 - 2 years
Minimum Education: Post High School Vocational/Specialized Training
Required Certification: Current LPN license in PA; BCLS/ACLS/PALS
certification, as required; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
required Required Courses: Completion of accredited LPN program;
rhythm recognition course per unit of assignment Fraud Notice:
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