Endoscopy Licensed Practical Nurse

Description

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our healthcare team. Reporting to the Director of Nursing, the LPN will play a crucial role in providing high-quality patient care in various settings, with a focus on pre-procedure, procedure, and post-procedure care. If you are a dedicated professional with strong leadership qualities, we encourage you to apply.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Cooperative work attitude toward co-employees, management, patients, visitors, and physicians.
2. Ability to make logical decisions and solve problems.
3. Clear and proficient communication skills.
4. Ability to perform any nursing duty asked.
5. Extensive knowledge of nursing techniques.
6. Pass security check.
7. Ability to stand for long periods and walk.
8. Physical strength for equipment needs and patient-care activities.
9. Visual and auditory acuity for timely responsiveness and patient-care assessment activities.
10. Ability to move quickly in response to patient needs.
11. Ability to make frequent judgments and respond to routine problems.
12. Ability to make occasional judgments and respond to disasters or emergencies, actual events, or drills.

Requirements:

1. High school diploma or GED certification.
2. Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
3. Active license within the state of South Carolina.
4. CPR certification.
5. IV conscious sedation training.
6. Evidence of leadership qualities.
7. Strong ethical and moral character references.

Duties and Responsibilities:

I. Duties:

• Assists the physician and/or RN in providing pre-procedure, procedure, and post-procedure care to the patient.
• Assists in the admission of patients to pre-procedure and post-procedure areas according to established guidelines.
• Implements appropriate nursing activities to provide safe and individualized nursing care.
• Addresses patient needs during admission to the endoscopy room, with attention to requirements specific to the outpatient setting.
• Identifies the patient and correct procedure according to policy and procedure and communicates with all members of the medical team.
• Provides comfort, reassurance to the patient, and maintains the patient’s privacy and dignity.
• Explains procedures and care to the patient.
• Monitors patient condition and maintains accurate documentation pre-procedure, during the procedure, and post-procedure.
• Provides continuity of patient care by communicating with other perioperative care personnel and documenting records accordingly.
• Assists in explaining the physician’s post-procedure instructions to the patient/family.
• Performs with competence in emergency situations.
• Post-procedure phone call to follow up with the patient the day after the procedure.
• Participates in Quality Assurance, Performance Improvement, and Infection Prevention Committee projects.

II. Job Quality Requirements:

• Accuracy.
• Attention to detail.
• Timeliness.
• Organization.
• Leadership.

III. Dependability:

• Attendance.
• Punctuality.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to meet deadlines.

IV. Communication:

• Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers.
• Documents completely and accurately.
• Interacts with others in a positive, respectful, and considerate manner.
• Conducts self as a positive role model and team member.
• Respects patients’ rights to privacy, dignity, and confidentiality.

V. Regulatory & Safety Compliance: Abides by Accrediting Agency, CMS, OSHA, and HIPAA regulations.

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