LPN Preadmissions Surgical Services

Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation•Tucson, AZ

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Preadmissions department supports Surgical Services by providing care to patients preparing for procedures or surgery. The role assesses patients by phone and in person, obtains health histories and information about anesthesia risks, draws labs for pre-procedural testing, and uses critical thinking to identify patients’ knowledge and care needs. The LPN works under the supervision of Registered Nurses and in collaboration with the healthcare team to provide safe, high-quality care in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, professional standards, and state regulations. Northwest Medical Center performs specialized and minimally invasive procedures and features 16 operating rooms and GI Lab Endoscopy Services. The hospital is a 287-bed facility and Level III Trauma Center, with a Women's Center and a large physician group. The organization describes its workplace culture as emphasizing teamwork, respect, appreciation, employee growth, and accessible, convenient healthcare in Tucson.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience as an LPN in a healthcare setting.
State licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) required.
Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification required.
Strong knowledge of nursing principles, medication administration, and patient care practices.
Proficiency in patient assessment, monitoring, and documentation.
Excellent communication skills when interacting with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
Organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple priorities.
Knowledge of safety protocols, infection control measures, and regulatory requirements.
Adaptability to changing patient care needs and healthcare practices.
Self-motivation, strong communication skills, and critical thinking.

Responsibilities

Assess preoperative patients by phone and in person; obtain health histories and identify anesthesia risks.
Draw labs for pre-procedural testing.
Provide direct patient care under RN supervision, including monitoring vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, and responding to patient needs.
Conduct focused patient assessments and report changes in patient conditions to appropriate team members.
Administer prescribed medications, treatments, and injections in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act and safety protocols.
Assist with developing, implementing, and evaluating patient care plans.
Document patient care, interventions, and observations accurately and promptly in the medical record.
Educate patients and families on health maintenance, medication management, and post-discharge care.
Follow infection control protocols, safety standards, and healthcare regulations.
Assist with basic procedures, including wound care, catheterization, and specimen collection, within the scope of practice.
Participate in orientation and training of new staff or nursing students as assigned.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate care.
Prepare and maintain equipment and supplies needed for patient care.
Respond to medical emergencies and support code team interventions within the scope of competency.
Support triage and assist with collecting patient history and vital signs.
Prepare patients for procedures, including taking vital signs and verifying consent forms.
Start IVs if trained and permitted, and administer oral pre-medications.
Provide patient education under RN guidance.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance and comply with all policies and standards.