LPN IV- Pre Anesthesia

West Tennessee Healthcare•White Deer, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The LPN IV- Pre Anesthesia is responsible for starting IVs on pre-procedure patients. This role involves providing nursing care, administering medications, and documenting care in the patient's medical record under the direction of a medical provider. The position operates under the general clinical supervision of a medical provider and administrative supervision of the Practice Manager. The employee is responsible for providing nursing care on the assigned shift, utilizing the nursing process and addressing age-specific needs. The role may require the employee to be on call and work overtime as needed by the hospital.

Requirements

Completion of a vocational school LPN program.
Completion of a formal (school or agency) intravenous therapy-training program.
Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse as approved by the Tennessee Board of Nursing for practice in the state of Tennessee.
BLS certification must be obtained within the orientation period, and certification must be kept current while in this position.
Proficiency in pharmacology and documentation.
Ability to demonstrate nursing skills according to current hospital and nursing policies and procedures.
Minimum of 6 months experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Must have attended a formal IV push medication training program prior to administering IV push medications.
Basic computer skills preferred.

Nice To Haves

Responsible for Continuing Education Units annually.
Special certifications may be required at the department’s discretion.

Responsibilities

Performs specified patient care with a high degree of skill, minimal discomfort to the patient, and minimal supervision.
Checks schedules, organizes patient flow, and accompanies patients to exam/procedure rooms.
Assists patients with walking, transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, and preparing exam rooms/setting up instruments.
Collects patient history and performs screenings/lab tests per Medical Provider’s orders.
Assists Medical Provider/other nursing staff with various procedures.
Charts patient information and relays instructions to patients/family.
Answers telephone calls and provides pertinent information.
Administers medications and treatments within scope of practice.
Prepares for surgery and assists providers with procedures and examinations according to policy.
Initiates peripheral IV access and administers IV flushes and IVPBs according to policy.
Ensures the proper segregation and safe disposal of hazardous pharmaceutical waste.
Receives and transcribes physician, FNP, PA orders as appropriate.
Contributes to the development, implementation, and continuing evaluation of the patient care plan.
Identifies, records, and reports any change in patient condition or adverse reaction to treatment and/or medication to the medical provider.
Documents care in patient’s record.
Performs environmental duties including cleaning exam/procedure room instruments and equipment, sterilizing equipment/instruments, keeping records, ordering, sorting, storing supplies, and restocking exam/procedure rooms.
Respects and promotes patient rights; follows all Clinic Policies and Procedures and System wide policies.
Responds to medical emergencies, initiates CPR or appropriate action, and notifies appropriate personnel.
Orders patient supplies and completes referrals for patients.
Performs related responsibilities as required or directed.
Contributes to a positive work environment and the overall team effort of the clinic.
Performs preceptor duties to new employees to provide needed guidance during orientation.