What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN/LVN (Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse) - Full Time position at AMSURG, LLC?
Chattanooga Endoscopy Center is an outpatient endoscopic facility specializing in gastroenterology. We believe in compassionate medicine, where patients feel reassured and unrushed. Our experienced, board-certified physicians have dedicated themselves to caring for their neighbors in the Chattanooga community and surrounding areas. Patients are frequently seen for colorectal cancer screening and problems involving the digestive tract.
We are currently searching for a Full Time LPN/LVN Staff Nurse to work Mondays – Fridays who can work cooperatively with staff and physicians and perform a variety of tasks. Under the direction of the designated Registered Nurse, the Licensed Practical / Vocational nurse (LPN / LVN) is responsible for professional, direct patient care in the LPN/LVN role. The LPN/LVN will utilize the nursing process within their scope of practice to assist the Registered Nurse to develop, plan and execute patient’s plan of care.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assists in preparing patient for designated procedure as requested by physician
- Regular and predictable attendance
- Assists physician during endoscopy procedure
- Handles patient specimens per policy
- Accurately completes laboratory slips and culture/path slips, as requested
- Reports observed changes in patient condition to Endoscopy/Recovery Room nurse (if applicable)
- After the procedure, restocks supplies as appropriate for the next procedure or end of the day
- Works collaboratively with the healthcare team to prepare the endoscopy suite according to requirements of patient, physician, and procedure, but not be limited to, assembling and providing properly functioning equipment, supplies, and instruments
- Following manufacturer’s instructions and centers policy and procedures, appropriately cleans endoscopy suite between cases and daily terminal cleaning
- Assists with maintaining adequate inventory of supplies
- Demonstrates an attitude that is caring, respectful, sensitive, tactful, compassionate, empathetic, and tolerant
- Provides a safe environment for the patient
- Legibly documents when necessary in the performance of job
- Promotes patient and physician satisfaction
- Practices appropriate aseptic techniques and sterile processes as appropriate to the endoscopy suite
- Wears appropriate Personal Protected Equipment (PPE)
- Observes universal precautions
You must have graduated from an accredited School of Nursing, have active, unrestricted LPN/LVN state license, have one year of nursing experience, be CPR and/or ACLS-PALS certified, and possess strong ethical and moral character references and basic computer skills.
If you are interested in working in an environment that provides exceptional patient care, please email resume to LCross@amsurg.com
Apply Now! Come Join our Team! We offer Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
Plus Work/Life balance by Paid Time Off
Effective November 1, 2021, AMSURG’s Vaccination Policy requires all teammates, including clinicians and independent contractors, to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment or engagement. Regardless of position, all new hires must submit proof of vaccination and or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption as a condition of employment. This policy is designed to protect the health and safety of our patients, communities and each other.
Must pass a background check and drug screen.
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