Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Details Job Location: Hobart, IN 46342 Position Type: Full Time Job Shift: Day Job Category: Nurse PURPOSE The procedure room Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for prepping the patient and assisting the physician to ensure that every procedure being performed is well documented and performed with accuracy. ACCOUNTABILITIES AND JOB ACTIVITIES Morning Arrival Responsibilities Review schedule for the day Stock shelves with needed supplies Draw up the necessary injectable medications as needed Verify that all needed probes are ready and sterile as needed Responsible for Studying Patient Records before Procedures Verify that the patient is scheduled for the correct procedure Study the most recent note ensuring the accuracy of the procedure that is scheduled Verify the laterality and levels of the procedure Verify anticoagulation status Administer prescribed medications or start intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts Observe patients, charting and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and taking any necessary action Measure and record patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration Provide basic patient care or treatments, such as taking temperatures or blood pressures, dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas or douches, rubbing with alcohol, massaging, or performing catheterizations Work as part of a healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care, and implement interventions Prepare patients for examinations, tests, or treatments and explain procedures Apply compresses, ice bags, or hot water bottles Sterilize equipment and supplies, using germicides, sterilizer, or autoclave Responsible for Preparing the Patient before the Procedure Verbal verification the site and laterality of the procedure to be performed with the patient Assist in properly positioning the patient on the procedure table Assist with applying blood pressure cuff and pulse / ox sensor as needed Assist with prepping the skin prior to procedure as needed Explain and obtain procedure consent Review the pre-op checklist Verify anticoagulation status Start IVs for sedation cases Log all vitals before and after the procedure Log pain scores Assist in transporting patients Responsible for Preparing the Physician for the Procedure as needed Open the appropriate sterile tray Add to the tray any necessary components Open and prepare the necessary needles Lay out gloves, drapes, etc. for the physician to easily access Responsibilities During the Procedure Monitor vital signs Provide patient comfort as needed Alert to any needs the physician may have Safety and Sanitation Requirements Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when in contact with the patient, bodily fluids or hazardous materials Wear lead when radiological equipment in use Clean and sanitize any spills immediately Maintain a safe environment for the employees and patients at all times Sterilize probes after each use Initiate lifesaving measures, such as CPR, in emergency situations as observed Technical Skills Watch gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly Control operations of equipment or systems Analyze needs and product requirements to create a design Conduct tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance Generate or adapt to equipment and technology to serve user need Develop and maintain personal and professional skills Attend all mandatory staff meetings per year unless excused as evidenced by documentation Attend mandatory in-services and a minimum of two pertinent in-services per year as documented Actively participate in performance improvement activities as observed or documented Establish realistic professional goals as evidenced by the annual performance evaluation Actively keep abreast of departmental and organizational activities Demonstrate flexibility in response to unexpected change in workload or situations as observed Serves on committees and/or participates in changes of policy and procedures that affect the operation of services as documented Assist in the orientation of new personnel as directed Support the mission and goals of the company as observed Address all emails within 24 hours as documented Perform other duties as required Demonstrate safe and cost-effective practice Consistently adhere to OSHA bloodborne pathogen guidelines; apply universal precautions per company standards as observe Consistently utilize proper body mechanics as observed Accurately complete incident reports within the shift of occurrence and immediately communicates critical incidents to the appropriate person per the organizational chart Consistently allocate resources to reduce waste and minimize costs as observed Consistently complete assigned duties within stated shifts in a timely manner as observed and documented Qualifications Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment Must be able to act calmly and effectively in busy, stressful or emergency situations Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone and in writing Require adherence to all policies and procedures, including standards for safety, attendance, punctuality and personal appearance #J-18808-Ljbffr Centers For Pain Control