Licensed Practical Nurse

About the role

Barkley SurgiCenter is now seeking a full-time Registered Nurse Endoscopy/Operating Room Circulator to join their team. They specialize in various endoscopic procedures including Colonoscopy, EGD – Upper GI Endoscopy, Flexible Sigmoidoscopy, and Hemorrhoid Banding.

Responsibilities

• Verifies that essential equipment is functioning properly each day.
• Affords and monitors patients in the post-operative area demonstrating competency with all monitoring equipment.
• Transports and positions patients observing policies/procedures, safety requirements, and patient needs.
• Documents patient care records and other forms accurately following policies and procedures.
• Maintains patient safety, and ensures a clean, orderly environment throughout the Center.
• Accurately comprehends and interprets verbal orders/directions.
• Addresses individual patient needs, and completes all post-op physician orders.
• Adheres to CDC Bodily Fluid precautions and infectious waste disposal according to policy.
• Maintains compliance with principles of aseptic technique according to accepted standards.
• Organizes time, equipment, supplies, and personnel to provide effective and efficient case management.
• Conducts pre and post-procedure orientation and instruction of patient and/or patient’s family, communicating a positive and caring attitude.
• Provides verbal and written discharge criteria.
• Conducts pre and post-procedure telephone interviews.
• Performs other duties as requested or assigned.
• Participates in the QAPI and Safety Program.
• Engages in various clerical and record keeping duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of potential exposure to hazardous materials (i.e. patient body fluids, disinfectant chemicals) and location of SDS sheets.

Skills

• Knowledge of sterile technique.
• Experience in peri-operative settings or procedure healthcare.
• Ability to work collaboratively with physicians and all medical professionals.
• Current LPN license in the state.
• Current certification in BLS or ability to obtain upon hire.

Benefits

Barkley SurgiCenter offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Life and AD&D coverage.
• Availability of short- and long-term disability.
• Flexible financial benefits including FSAs and HSAs.
• Access to a 401(k) and retirement planning.
• Paid holidays and vacation.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00 per hour.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is Full Time.