LPN - Endoscopy and Surgery - Call

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Full Time Technical Wooster Community Hospital, Wooster, OH, US

Salary Range: $20.45 To $26.94 Hourly

Licensed Practical Nurse
- Endoscopy and Surgery

Scrubs and assists the RN and other health care team members during surgical and endoscopic procedures. Assists in the care, preparation and maintenance of sterile and non-sterile equipment and supplies.

• Active license in the State of Ohio
• Maintain a current AHA (American Heart Association) Healthcare Provider BLS card

Must be able to respond to the hospital within 30 MINUTES or be willing to stay on site while on call.

RESPONSIBLE TO:
Department Director, Clinical Manager, Charge Nurses

• Verifies correct sponge, tape, needle, and instrument according to procedure.
• Assists the RN in receiving the patient in operating room or procedure room, checks patient identity and chart to assure all necessary information has been completed.
• Assists RN in assessing patient's physical and emotional needs according to the patient'sageand development.
• Assembles necessary supplies and equipment andascertainsall are in working order.
• Assistsin properly positioning patient on operating table and preparing the operative site.
• Using sterile technique, properly dons sterile gown and gloves, and technique sets up table with instruments and supplies according to procedure.

• Gowns and gloves members of the surgical team according to procedure.
• Assists the surgeon and/or assistant during the operative procedure, anticipating the needs of the surgeon.
• Cleans and checks scopes and instruments according to procedures.
• Assist physician with Endoscopy procedures and Surgical cases.
• Recognizes safety hazards and initiates appropriate corrective action.
• Applies knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and ability to translate it into patient care.

Provides nursing care to patients in an efficient, competent, and caring manner. Works under the

direction of an RN and within the Nurse Practice Act to provide care via the applicable portions of the

Nursing Process. Communicates effectively with patients, support person(s) and other members of

the health care team. Acts in compliance with the hospital and nursing policies and procedures.

Follows WCH Nursing Philosophy and practice model which are derived from the Synergy model and

appropriate Service Standards as outlined in Employee Handbook.

Licensed Practical Nurse
- Endoscopy and Surgery

Scrubs and assists the RN and other health care team members during surgical and endoscopic procedures. Assists in the care, preparation and maintenance of sterile and non-sterile equipment and supplies.

• Active license in the State of Ohio
• Maintain a current AHA (American Heart Association) Healthcare Provider BLS card

Must be able to respond to the hospital within 30 MINUTES or be willing to stay on site while on call.

RESPONSIBLE TO:
Department Director, Clinical Manager, Charge Nurses

• Verifies correct sponge, tape, needle, and instrument according to procedure.
• Assists the RN in receiving the patient in operating room or procedure room, checks patient identity and chart to assure all necessary information has been completed.
• Assists RN in assessing patient's physical and emotional needs according to the patient'sageand development.
• Assembles necessary supplies and equipment andascertainsall are in working order.
• Assistsin properly positioning patient on operating table and preparing the operative site.
• Using sterile technique, properly dons sterile gown and gloves, and technique sets up table with instruments and supplies according to procedure.

• Gowns and gloves members of the surgical team according to procedure.
• Assists the surgeon and/or assistant during the operative procedure, anticipating the needs of the surgeon.
• Cleans and checks scopes and instruments according to procedures.
• Assist physician with Endoscopy procedures and Surgical cases.
• Recognizes safety hazards and initiates appropriate corrective action.
• Applies knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and ability to translate it into patient care.

• Maintains appropriate clinical skills:
• Administers care according to WCH/unit policy/procedure current standards of care and Ohio Nurse Practice Act:
• Under…