WSC Licensed Practical Nurse (21115)

EyeHealth Northwest•Tigard, OR

33d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the ASC Director or RN, the ASC LPN is responsible for providing safe, quality nursing care for surgery patients through the surgery continuum. Responsibilities include: implement and coordinate patient care from admission to discharge; assist ophthalmologists in laser procedures; observe and document the patient’s condition; represents EHN in a professional, friendly manner at all times. This position does not have direct reports but assists in the supervision of others in the provision of patient care, providing direction, guidance, and training to non-licensed staff. Provide nursing care to designated surgery patients through all stages of the surgery continuum; ensure provision of patient care in an organized and timely manner. Utilize nursing care standards when implementing patient care. Interview patients before admission, assessing and obtaining history and laboratory work. Prepare patients physically and emotionally for surgery through in-person and/or telephone interview, physical assessment, and education. Initiate and provide patient and family education; assess learning needs according to the patient’s level of understanding and readiness to learn. Apply appropriate age-specific competencies in providing care; demonstrate an understanding of each patient’s cognitive, physical, psychological, emotional, and chronological maturity in assessments, treatment, and care. Ensure patient understanding of post-operative instructions; prepare patients to care for themselves. Verify identity of surgery patients and eye that surgery will be performed on prior to commencement of procedure. Verify surgeon’s consent with surgery center’s consent form. Serve as a patient advocate by ensuring the patient’s comfort and safety; observe and document the patient’s condition; provide accurate, timely and effective communication regarding the patient’s condition to ASC Director, RN, ophthalmologists, surgical staff, anesthesia provider, and administrative staff as appropriate. Create and maintain a sterile environment when acting in a surgical scrub role. Assist in escorting / transporting patients between preoperative, OR and postoperative areas. Ensure that supplies are ready for use; inventory and restock supplies as needed. Ensures that optical and surgical instruments and equipment are properly maintained in good working condition, report defective or non-functioning equipment. Safely carry out physician orders accurately and timely, documenting all activities. Ensure a safe and healthy environment for all patients and staff; protect all patients by identifying safety hazards such as electrical and equipment, taking particular care with sedated and anesthetized patients. Attend in-service programs as required. Protect confidential patient information and use good judgment in sharing patient information in a manner that is consistent with patient care and current laws and regulations, including HIPAA. Adhere to all safety standards as established by OSHA, and apply all required safety precautions, including personal protective equipment (PPE). Perform work in compliance with company policy, department procedures and regulatory requirements, including State and Federal laws and regulations. Other duties which may be necessary or desirable to serve the patient and support the success of the department or the company overall. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EHN believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our overall success. That contribution should not be limited by assigned responsibilities. This job description is designed to outline primary functions, qualifications and job scope, but is not intended to limit the employee or EHN to only those job functions identified. EHN expects each employee to offer his or her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure superior customer service, quality patient care, and the success of our business.

Requirements

Current LPN Licensure in good standing in the State of Oregon
Current BLS Certification
Current ACLS Certification
Experience acquired from Accredited School of Nursing
Knowledge of principles, practices, and processes for providing quality nursing care, including meeting quality standards for nursing services
Knowledge of Federal and State laws, and other regulatory requirements governing nursing practices
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with all persons contacted in the course of performing duties
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Ability to prioritize and multi-task; must be organized and flexible to change course of work as circumstances dictate and be effectively responsive in emergency situations
Expertise in safety principles, asepsis, sterile technique, and universal precautions
Knowledge to provide direct care and educate and orient families and staff
Ability to complete mathematical calculation, i.e., addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, equivalencies
Knowledge of and ability to operate and troubleshoot a variety of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment
Ability to react calmly and effectively in busy or emergency situations
Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures
Manual/finger dexterity as necessary to perform daily job duties
Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including visual examination of patient and reading information from printed sources and computer screens
Frequently required to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time
Occasionally required to sit for extended periods of time
Frequently required to reach with hands and arms; lift, push, pull and/or carry objects up to 50 pounds
Occasionally required to lift, push, pull and/or carry objects up to 50 pounds
Frequently required to bend, squat, stoop, or twist
Potential exposure to biohazardous materials, bodily fluids and bloodborne pathogens
Potential exposure to chemicals associated with a surgical/medical environment

Nice To Haves

Other certification as deemed appropriate and necessary by the ASC Director
Minimum of one (1) year experience preferred; or an equivalent combination of education, experience and training that would provide the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the successful performance of the essential job duties

Responsibilities

implement and coordinate patient care from admission to discharge
assist ophthalmologists in laser procedures
observe and document the patient’s condition
Provide nursing care to designated surgery patients through all stages of the surgery continuum
Utilize nursing care standards when implementing patient care
Interview patients before admission, assessing and obtaining history and laboratory work
Prepare patients physically and emotionally for surgery through in-person and/or telephone interview, physical assessment, and education
Initiate and provide patient and family education
assess learning needs according to the patient’s level of understanding and readiness to learn
Apply appropriate age-specific competencies in providing care
demonstrate an understanding of each patient’s cognitive, physical, psychological, emotional, and chronological maturity in assessments, treatment, and care
Ensure patient understanding of post-operative instructions
prepare patients to care for themselves
Verify identity of surgery patients and eye that surgery will be performed on prior to commencement of procedure
Verify surgeon’s consent with surgery center’s consent form
Serve as a patient advocate by ensuring the patient’s comfort and safety
observe and document the patient’s condition
provide accurate, timely and effective communication regarding the patient’s condition to ASC Director, RN, ophthalmologists, surgical staff, anesthesia provider, and administrative staff as appropriate
Create and maintain a sterile environment when acting in a surgical scrub role
Assist in escorting / transporting patients between preoperative, OR and postoperative areas
Ensure that supplies are ready for use
inventory and restock supplies as needed
Ensures that optical and surgical instruments and equipment are properly maintained in good working condition, report defective or non-functioning equipment
Safely carry out physician orders accurately and timely, documenting all activities
Ensure a safe and healthy environment for all patients and staff
protect all patients by identifying safety hazards such as electrical and equipment, taking particular care with sedated and anesthetized patients
Attend in-service programs as required
Protect confidential patient information and use good judgment in sharing patient information in a manner that is consistent with patient care and current laws and regulations, including HIPAA
Adhere to all safety standards as established by OSHA, and apply all required safety precautions, including personal protective equipment (PPE)
Perform work in compliance with company policy, department procedures and regulatory requirements, including State and Federal laws and regulations