LPN - Full Time

AMSURG•Akron, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently searching for a 5 day a week LPN who will work as an endoscopy LPN, as well as in pre-op and post-op Monday – Friday. Must be able to work cooperatively with staff and physicians and perform a variety of tasks. The role involves participating in center safety and infection control programs, assisting physicians with endoscopy procedures, handling and processing patient specimens, and assisting in the maintenance of supplies. The LPN will monitor patient condition and vital signs, maintain accurate documentation, and report any observed abnormalities to the Registered Nurse. Responsibilities also include starting IVs, utilizing the nursing process to develop, plan, deliver, and execute patient's plan of care during the postoperative period, assisting patients with dressing if necessary, and performing safe and individualized nursing care in the immediate post-operative/post-anesthesia period. The LPN will assess and document the patient's physical and emotional status upon arrival in the recovery room, develop a plan of care based on patient needs related to surgical condition and type of anesthesia, and monitor and report any abnormal observed complications to the RN, Anesthesia provider, and physician, as appropriate.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Practical nursing
Current State License as a Licensed Practical Nurse
Current BLS
IV certification

Responsibilities

Participates in center safety and infection control programs
Assists physicians with endoscopy procedures
Handles and processes patient specimens
Assists in maintenance of all supplies
Monitors patient condition and vital signs
Maintains accurate documentation
Reports any observed abnormalities to the Registered Nurse
Starts IV
Utilizes the nursing process to develop, plan, deliver, and execute patient’s plan of care during post-operative period
Assists the patient, if necessary, with dressing
Performs safe and individualized nursing care for the patient in the immediate post-operative/post-anesthesia period
Assesses and legibly documents the patient’s physical and emotional status upon arrival in the recovery room
Develops a plan of care for the patient based on patient needs related to surgical condition and type of anesthesia
Monitors and reports any abnormal observed complications to the RN, Anesthesia provider, and physician, as appropriate