WSC Licensed Practical Nurse (21115)

Summary

Under the direction of the ASC Director or RN, the ASC LPN is responsible for providing safe, quality nursing care for surgery patients through the surgery continuum. Responsibilities include: implement and coordinate patient care from admission to discharge; assist ophthalmologists in laser procedures; observe and document the patient's condition; represents EHN in a professional, friendly manner at all times.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not have direct reports but assists in the supervision of others in the provision of patient care, providing direction, guidance, and training to non-licensed staff.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to designated surgery patients through all stages of the surgery continuum; ensure provision of patient care in an organized and timely manner.
• Utilize nursing care standards when implementing patient care.
• Interview patients before admission, assessing and obtaining history and laboratory work.
• Prepare patients physically and emotionally for surgery through in-person and/or telephone interview, physical assessment, and education.
• Initiate and provide patient and family education; assess learning needs according to the patient's level of understanding and readiness to learn.
• Apply appropriate age-specific competencies in providing care; demonstrate an understanding of each patient's cognitive, physical, psychological, emotional, and chronological maturity in assessments, treatment, and care.
• Ensure patient understanding of post-operative instructions; prepare patients to care for themselves.
• Verify identity of surgery patients and eye that surgery will be performed on prior to commencement of procedure.
• Verify surgeon's consent with surgery center's consent form.
• Serve as a patient advocate by ensuring the patient's comfort and safety; observe and document the patient's condition; provide accurate, timely and effective communication regarding the patient's condition to ASC Director, RN, ophthalmologists, surgical staff, anesthesia provider, and administrative staff as appropriate.
• Create and maintain a sterile environment when acting in a surgical scrub role.
• Assist in escorting / transporting patients between preoperative, OR and postoperative areas.
• Ensure that supplies are ready for use; inventory and restock supplies as needed.
• Ensures that optical and surgical instruments and equipment are properly maintained in good working condition, report defective or non-functioning equipment.
• Safely carry out physician orders accurately and timely, documenting all activities.
• Ensure a safe and healthy environment for all patients and staff; protect all patients by identifying safety hazards such as electrical and equipment, taking particular care with sedated and anesthetized patients.
• Attend in-service programs as required.
• Protect confidential patient information and use good judgment in sharing patient information in a manner that is consistent with patient care and current laws and regulations, including HIPAA.
• Adhere to all safety standards as established by OSHA, and apply all required safety precautions, including personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Perform work in compliance with company policy, department procedures and regulatory requirements, including State and Federal laws and regulations.

Secondary Functions

• Other duties which may be necessary or desirable to serve the patient and support the success of the department or the company overall.