Licensed Practical Nurse-Recovery
8 days ago
Orlando
Job Description Position Summary The Licenses Practical Nurse plays a crucial role in the Ambulatory Surgery Center. Under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN) they will assist in preparing the patient for surgery and provide care during the recovery phase. As well as promote physical comfort, emotional support, and safety for the patients. Essential Functions • Ability to correlate clinical data with patient's medical and nursing care., • Ability to set priorities to facilitate the efficient flow of patients to the OR and PACU., • Effective communication skills with patients, families, teammates, physicians, and other members of the healthcare team., • Participates in the orientation and training of new LPN nursing staff., • Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and competence in skills identified for the position., • Promotes physical comfort, emotional support, and safety for patients and their families., • Verifies surgical/procedure site with the patient., • Initiates IV access with IV certification., • Reviews physician's pre-operative and post-operative orders and instructions., • Practices and monitors aseptic techniques., • Respects the patient’s right to privacy, dignity, and confidentiality., • Positions the patient with attention to body alignment, airway maintenance, and circulation., • Maintains, stocks, and replenishes supplies for both pre-operative and PACU departments. Notifies appropriate staff to order supplies as needed., • Assists physicians and anesthesia personnel as needed., • Performs pre-operative and post-operative phone calls to patients, obtains pre-anesthesia assessments, reviews pre-op instructions, and follows up after surgery., • Operates, cleans, and cares for equipment according to procedure.Other Related Functions, • Maintains a neat and organized environment that promotes safety., • Maintains attendance according to facility guidelines and policies., • Provides notification for unscheduled absences or tardiness per departmental procedures and requests time off according to the established procedure., • Attends unit-based staff meetings and reviews minutes for any meetings missed., • Maintains certification requirements and submits required certifications to facility management., • Strives to be professional, courteous, helpful, and cooperative, interacting with all patients, families, visitors, and employees in a mature, positive manner., • Follows Infection Prevention and Control guidelines. Notify Clinical Manager of any suspicion of a possible cross contamination., • Complies with OSHA and Joint Commission standards, HIPAA regulations, and all facility policies and procedures., • Performs all other duties as assigned by the manager.Education/Training, • Licensed Practical Nurse for Three (3) plus years required., • Pre & Post Operative of two (2) plus years is desirable.Licensure/Certification, • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) License in Florida, • Basic Life Support (BLS), • IV certificationExperience, • Two (2) plus years of experience Multi-Specialty Ambulatory Surgery Center or Outpatient facility, preferred., • Building strong relationships with Physicians., • Strong written and verbal communication skills.