LPN - PreOp/PACU

Olympia Orthopaedic Associates • Olympia, WA

3d • $29 - $43

About The Position

Olympia Orthopaedic Associates is a drug-free, alcohol-free, and smoke-free workplace. If offered employment, passage of background screen and pre-employment drug screen is required. Please note nicotine levels are included in testing.

Requirements

• Graduation from an approved practical nursing program.
• WA State-licensed practical nurse
• Minimum one year of LPN experience in a perioperative, urgent care, or emergency room setting.
• BLS certification, or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire
• ACLS certification, or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire
• PALS certification, or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Greet and prepare patients for physician. Provide patient mobility assistance, as necessary. Obtain and record vital signs and other appropriate information, such as height, weight, drug allergies, current medications and presenting problem. Screens, communicates and responds to patient needs appropriately.
• Manage patient flow ensuring enough time for patient and family education.
• Assist with diagnostic tests and clinical procedures to appropriate level of training and established procedures to include IV starts and blood draws with appropriate certification. Ensure patient privacy and comfort during the exam; instruct patients in the collection of samples and other tests.
• Ensure that patient or family understands follow-up and referral information.
• Document procedures and interactions in patient’s medical record.
• Prepare, clean and sterilize instruments and maintain equipment; keep patient exam rooms clean and orderly; dispose of contaminated items according to Olympia Surgery Center Exposure Control Plan; anticipate physician’s needs for supplies and equipment and plan accordingly.
• Actively participate in continuing education, meetings, and participates with committees as requested. Participants in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
• Under supervision of the physician respond to patient telephone calls using approved protocols, ensuring documentation of phone calls meets standards. Conduct postoperative follow-up phone calls.
• Under supervision of physician or nurse lead, administer approved medications via oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular or intradermal routes

Benefits

• OOA covers part or all of the cost for Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Long-term Disability Insurance.
• Employees are eligible to participate in a 401k plan with company matching.
• Flex spending plans, uniform allowances, and an Employee Assistance Program available as well.
• New, full-time staff will accrue a minimum of 17 days of paid time off per year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees