Licensed Practical Nurse

Job DetailsJob Location: Hobart, IN 46342Position Type: Full TimeJob Shift: DayJob Category: NursePURPOSE: The procedure room Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for prepping the patient and assisting the physician to ensure that every procedure being performed is well documented and performed with accuracy. ACCOUNTABILITIES AND JOB ACTIVITIES: Morning Arrival Responsibilities  Review schedule for the day  Stock shelves with needed supplies  Draw up the necessary injectable medications as needed  Verify that all needed probes are ready and sterile as needed Responsible for Studying Patient Records before Procedures  Verify that the patient is scheduled for the correct procedure  Study the most recent note ensuring the accuracy of the procedure that is scheduled  Verify the laterality and levels of the procedure  Verify anticoagulation status  Administer prescribed medications or start intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts  Observe patients, charting and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and taking any necessary action  Measure and record patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration Provide basic patient care or treatments, such as taking temperatures or blood pressures, dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas or douches, rubbing with alcohol, massaging, or performing catheterizations  Work as part of a healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care, and implement interventions  Prepare patients for examinations, tests, or treatments and explain procedures  Apply compresses, ice bags, or hot water bottles Sterilize equipment and supplies, using germicides, sterilizer, or autoclave Responsible for Preparing the Patient before the Procedure  Verbal verification the site and laterality of the procedure to be performed with the patient  Assist in properly positioning the patient on the procedure table  Assist with applying blood pressure cuff and pulse / ox sensor as needed  Assist with prepping the skin prior to procedure as needed  Explain and obtain procedure consent  Review the pre-op checklist Verify anticoagulation status  Start IVs for sedation cases  Log all vitals before and after the procedure  Log pain scores  Assist in transporting patients   Responsible for Preparing the Physician for the Procedure as needed  Open the appropriate sterile tray  Add to the tray any necessary components  Open and prepare the necessary needles  Lay out gloves, drapes, etc. for the physician to easily access Responsibilities During the Procedure  Monitor vital signs  Provide patient comfort as needed  Alert to any needs the physician may have   Safety and Sanitation Requirements Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when in contact with the patient, bodily fluids or hazardous materials  Wear lead when radiological equipment in use Clean and sanitize any spills immediately  Maintain a safe environment for the employees and patients at all times  Sterilize probes after each use  Initiate lifesaving measures, such as CPR, in emergency situations as observed   Technical Skills  Watch gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly Control operations of equipment or systems Analyze needs and product requirements to create a design  Conduct tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance Generate or adapt to equipment and technology to serve user need   Develop and maintain personal and professional skills   Attend all mandatory staff meetings per year unless excused as evidenced by documentation  Attend mandatory in-services and a minimum of two pertinent in-services per year as documented  Actively participate in performance improvement activities as observed or documented  Establish realistic professional goals as evidenced by the annual performance evaluation  Actively keep abreast of departmental and organizational activities  Demonstrate flexibility in response to unexpected change in workload or situations as observed  Serves on committees and/or participates in changes of policy and procedures that affect the operation of services as documented  Assist in the orientation of new personnel as directed  Support the mission and goals of the company as observed  Address all emails within 24 hours as documented  Perform other duties as required Demonstrate safe and cost-effective practice Consistently adhere to OSHA bloodborne pathogen guidelines; apply universal precautions per company standards as observe  Consistently utilize proper body mechanics as observed Accurately complete incident reports within the shift of occurrence and immediately communicates critical incidents to the appropriate person per the organizational chart  Consistently allocate resources to reduce waste and minimize costs as observed Consistently complete assigned duties within stated shifts in a timely manner as observed and documented     Qualifications  OTHER REQUIREMENTS:  Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment  Must be able to act calmly and effectively in busy, stressful or emergency situations  Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone and in writing Require adherence to all policies and procedures, including standards for safety, attendance, punctuality and personal appearance