OR/PACU Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

US Fertility•Sandy Springs, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

US Fertility has an immediate opening for an OR/PACU Licensed Practical Nurse at Shady Grove Fertility in Sandy Springs, Georgia. The role supports patient care in the ambulatory surgery center and procedure center, including pre- and post-operative care, transfer-related procedures, and operating-room support. The nurse works under the direction of an ASC/PC registered nurse and collaborates with registered nurses, physicians, and other members of the care team. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:45 AM to 3:15 PM Eastern time, with rotating weekend coverage. The role involves patient assessment and education, documentation, procedure-room preparation and turnover, instrument processing, specimen and laboratory workflows, and maintaining a safe, clean clinical environment. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to fertility care within a nationally respected organization.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited LPN nursing program.
Current LPN licensure for the state of employment.
Current CPR certification, or ability to acquire it within one month of employment.
Strong technical and clinical assessment skills.
Ability to make independent judgments regarding the appropriateness of care to be delivered.
Ability to prioritize caseload management.
Demonstrated teaching abilities.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work cooperatively in a multidisciplinary group.
Flexibility to work weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of women's health experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Support and enforce organizational policies.
Coordinate patient care during ASC/PC pre-operative and post-operative periods and for transfer-area procedures.
Assess patients for the appropriate level of care under the direction of the ASC/PC RN.
Monitor patient condition and communicate changes to an ASC/PC RN as appropriate.
Initiate the emergency response team when a patient emergency arises.
Provide patient instructions, prescriptions, and other paperwork under the direction of an ASC/PC RN.
Communicate problems, protocol changes, and patient-specific issues to an ASC/PC RN and/or the primary physician.
Coordinate and manage daily workload efficiently.
Maintain thorough and appropriate documentation in patient medical records.
Teach post-procedure patient education as needed or assigned under the direction of an ASC/PC RN.
Assist the ASC/PC team with patient care, including turning over PACU bays, washing and processing surgical instruments, and assisting with HSG preparation or post-procedure care under RN direction.
Enter specimen orders and process specimens according to department policy and protocol.
Assist as an OR scrub technician when assigned, using proper sterile and aseptic technique and setting up and using equipment.
Plan and prepare rooms for procedures; review case schedules to ensure instruments, supplies, and equipment are ready.
Assist with patient positioning and draping.
Demonstrate technical skill in caring for and using surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment.
Complete accurate instrument and sharps counts with the Circulating RN.
Clean and care for equipment according to OSHA guidelines.
Clean and turn over the OR after each procedure, including cleaning instruments, removing trash, replacing trash bags, and wiping tables.
Wash, dry, and package instruments for autoclaving; operate and clean the autoclave according to protocol.
Provide ultrasound guidance under physician supervision during transfers and instruct patients in the transfer procedure.
Clean OR and procedure rooms at the end of each day.
Perform work according to sanitation, safety, and proper-handling standards, including sterilization and disinfection procedures.
Set up, stock, and maintain supplies; conduct inventory reviews as directed by a supervisor and/or RN Team Leader.
Document patient care services using daily logs, patient records, and appropriate outside laboratory forms.
Use the computer to enter laboratory information and print labels; ensure laboratory orders are in place and contact the primary nurse for an order if needed.
Maintain a safe and clean working environment by following procedures, rules, and regulations, and request assistance from other healthcare support when needed.