(LPN) Licensed Practical Nurse - Surgical - FT and PRN Available!

What We Offer

• 6.5 paid holidays per year
• Approximately 10 days of PTO within first year
• Full slate of benefits to include health, dental, vision, and 401k
• Growth and wage increase through company paid certification program

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare operating room, ensuring that all of the equipment needed for the procedure is properly disinfected and assembled; and check to ensure equipment is in working order.
• Absorb and pass sterile instruments, supplies, sutures as needed and in such a manner so that their attention is not diverted from the operative field.
• Observe strict aseptic technique throughout the entire procedure and reports breaks in technique to the circulating nurse and surgeon.
• Isolate soiled or contaminated instruments and supplies to minimize the spread of infection.
• Receive specimen and prepare it for laboratory.
• Clean and restocking operating room following each procedure.
• Maintain inventory of surgical supplies.
• Perform other duties and assume various responsibilities as determined by the Director of Nursing and Doctor(s).

Education And/Or Experience

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Current certification in Cardiac Life Support is required.
• Completion of Surgical Technician training program and minimum of one year related work experience in operating room is required.
• Any equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience that fulfills the requirements of the position will be considered.
• Current Surgical Technology certification or active LPN license is required.
• Membership in surgical specialty society encouraged.

COMPETENCIES

• Support and fulfill the mission of the organization.
• Respond to organizational changes required to achieve strategic objectives.
• Provide appropriate, timely, and comprehensive quality service.
• Demonstrate knowledge of department specific infection control, disaster, and safety policies.
• Provide effective and appropriate communications with all persons served.
• Demonstrate listening skills, receive and deliver feedback, direction, and coaching in a respectful and professional manner.
• Provide and maintain customer satisfaction.
• Cultivate personal growth and development.
• Seek, or accept new and additional responsibilities outside the realm of assigned duties.
• Maintain internal and external standards for continuing education and/or certification.
• Identify and maintain required knowledge and skill sets to deliver quality service.
• Support and maintain appropriate departmental goals.
• Use sound judgment in solving problems specific to work area.
• Provide a safe, functional, supportive and effective environment for all patients, staff members and other individuals utilizing CLI facilities.
• Protect patients from harm and report risk management concerns.
• Proactive, adaptable, with the ability to work well under pressure/stressful situations in a fast paced environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Physical Activity: Standing for sustained periods of time, Stooping, Grasping, Lifting, Talking, Hearing.
• Physical requirements: Light work. Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs on a regular basis from floor to waist, 5 lbs from waist to shoulder, and 5 lbs from shoulder to overhead.
• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform each activity.
• The worker may be exposed to the following hazards: Blood borne pathogens, Communicable diseases, Chemicals, Steam, Pressurized cylinders, Sharp objects, Moving parts of equipment.