Nursing Intern LPN

Operating Room LPN Internship

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Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.

News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

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*** Our Next Operating Room Course Will Begin in January 2027***

The OR LPN Internship is a full-time paid 16 to 18-week course designed to train the Licensed Practical Nurse in the perioperative scrub role in the Operating Room through didactic and preceptored clinical experiences in various surgical specialties and campuses. Responsibilities of the scrub and circulating nurse, basic principles of asepsis, ethical-legal aspects and the preparation, care and application of surgical supplies and equipment will be presented. Interns will have an opportunity to apply knowledge and skills learned in the clinical setting and have the experience and support to successfully complete the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses(AORN) Perioperative 101: Clinical orientation success and departmental needs determine intern placement in a full-time position at a LVHN surgical campus.

Summary Participates as a member of the surgical team by scrubbing to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure while staying vigilant for maintenance of the sterile field. Anticipates the need of the surgeon and handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure.

Facilitates the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures and ensures that the operating room is a safe environment.

Performs appropriate surgical counts according to facility policy and organizes case carts for upcoming procedures.

Works in collaboration with the operating room circulator prior to a surgical procedure by preparing the operating room, gathering and preparing sterile supplies, instruments, and equipment.

Prepares and maintains the sterile field using sterile and aseptic techniques and ensures that the surgical equipment is functioning properly and safely.

Technical School Diploma LPN Program

Ability to initiate, accept and adapt to constant change within a healthcare setting.

Effective communication and customer service skills.

Knowledge of medical and surgical supplies and sterile techniques.

LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Work Shift: Day Shift

Primary Location: Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest

Union: Not Applicable

Work Schedule: 5x8hr dayshift

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