Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Operating Room - Perioperative Services - Days

About the role

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) integrates technical skills and theoretical knowledge to meet the needs of the patient and family. The LPN assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. The LPN delivers and accurately documents direct, age-specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care. This role safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions. The LPN in the OR role functions primarily in surgeries and invasive procedures for all age groups of patients for the perioperative and procedural areas; functions in other areas based on competency level within and outside the perioperative and procedural areas.

Responsibilities

• Gathers appropriate supplies for cases
• Practices sterile technique; sets up sterile field
• Actively participates and ensures responsibilities for turnaround in an acceptable and timely manner
• Demonstrates knowledge of instruments and equipment used
• Anticipates the needs of the sterile team
• Passes instruments to surgeons during surgery and invasive procedures
• Demonstrates knowledge of drugs used in surgery/invasive procedures
• Handles medications in a sterile environment
• Performs count procedures per policy during surgical and invasive procedures
• Manages sharps
• Performs reprocessing of instruments and equipment

Licensure & Certification Requirements

For Hire

• Licensure (or eligible to sit for boards) as LPN in the Commonwealth of Virginia, in good standing with the Board of Nursing

For Continued Employment

• Licensure as LPN in the Commonwealth of Virginia, in good standing with the Board of Nursing
• AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent

Experience

• Required: None specified
• Preferred: Experience as an LPN in either an acute care setting or in an OR/procedural area functioning in a scrub role or similar setting

Education

• Required: Graduate from a Board of Nursing approved School of Practical Nursing
• Preferred: None specified

Independent Action & Supervision

Functions under the direction of an RN or independent practitioner in providing direct patient care, emotional support, and problem-solving, all in accordance with hospital, nursing, and unit policies, procedures, guidelines, and protocols. Requires prior approval or guidance from supervisor for: time/schedule changes, legal issues, directed care which deviates from the standard, and identification of educational resources to meet developmental needs. Job duties may include the handling, transportation, access to, and/or contact with medications, blood, blood products, and related supplies. Supervisory responsibilities: None.

Additional Position Requirements

• Works and takes on-call responsibilities across all three shifts, weekends, and holidays
• Individual shift rotation, on-call rotation, and schedules established by the Director/Nurse Manager/Clinical Coordinator
• Schedules, including shift rotations and hours of work, may be adjusted as necessary to meet unit requirements
• Assignments include performing this role in all perioperative operating rooms, procedure rooms (SPU, Cardiac Cath room)
• May be assigned to other units providing competency-based nursing care or tasks
• Age-specific groups served: All

Physical Requirements

Physical

• Lifting 50–100 lbs
• Prolonged standing
• Frequent bending
• Walking (distance)
• Climbing (steps, ladder, other)
• Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)
• Repetitive motions

Mental/Sensory

• Strong recall
• Reasoning
• Problem solving
• Hearing
• Speak clearly
• Write legibly
• Reading
• Logical thinking

Emotional

• Steady to fast-paced environment
• Able to handle multiple priorities
• Frequent and intense customer interactions
• Noisy environment
• Able to adapt to frequent change

Other

• Exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substances

Compensation

Compensation range: $23.18 – $35.92 per hour. Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors including relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.