Perioperative LPN, OR - 40 hours

When you join the growing BILH team, you’re not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. The Perioperative LPN contributes to the Hospital’s mission to care, to heal, and to excel in service to our community by being an integral part of the surgical services team. The Perioperative LPN is an individual who is licensed and contributes to safe, quality and fiscally responsible care of patients. Upon successful completion of the Perioperative LPN Entry Program, is practicing at the advanced beginner level and is able to practice with guidance and direction often needing assistance. Functions in accordance with philosophy, standards, and policies established by the hospital and nursing department. Training, evaluation and competencies for this role are overseen by the ACNO/Nursing Director.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: Required: Vocational or Technical training from a professional accredited Practical Nursing Program; 0-1 years related work experience.
• Other Skills/Knowledge: Required: Basic computer skills. For safety and quality reasons, must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English with patients, visitors and fellow members of the hospital team.
• LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS: Required: MA Licensed Practical Nurse; LIFE SUPPORT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED: Basic Life Support.
• POPULATION SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS: Infant, Children, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric. For Labor and Delivery: Adolescent, Adult.
• OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS: Schedule requirements: May be required to stay beyond shift based on patient and/or department needs.

Job Functions

As part of the Patient Care Services – Surgical Services team and under the direction of a Registered Nurse and within AORN standards and guidelines, the Perioperative LPN:

• Collaborates with the circulating nurse prior to a surgical procedure to carry out the plan of care by preparing the operating room, gathering and preparing instruments and equipment, preparing and maintaining the sterile field using sterile and aseptic technique and ensuring that surgical equipment is functioning properly and safely.
• Anticipates and responds to the needs of a surgeon and other team members by monitoring the sterile field and providing the required instruments and supplies during the intraoperative phase of patient care.
• Participates in surgical team under direction of RN Circulating nurse in scrub role including; passing supplies, equipment or instruments, sponging or suctioning an operative site, preparing and cutting suture material, transferring/irrigating with fluids, transferring but not administering drugs, handling specimens, and assisting in counting supplies and instruments with the circulating nurse.
• Recognizes, intervenes, and reports situations which impede patient safety. Safeguards the privacy of patients. Maintains confidentiality relating to patients. Aware of patient’s rights and legal, moral and ethical implications of actions.
• Facilitates efficient turnover time by prioritising activities related to equipment and instrumentation needed for cases to follow in assigned room. Recognises and reports problems related to kits, equipment or supplies. Implements plan of care. Administers various types of medications to patients as directed by RN Circulator.
• Evaluates and documents response appropriately. Immediately reports adverse effects to clinical staff. Assists in procedures or treatments as appropriate.
• Participates in administrative patient care functions including health teaching required by patients and families as determined by assessment and requested by clinicians. Completes follow-up phone calls and scheduling of appointments. Assists in patient teaching that is culturally, linguistically and educationally appropriate.
• Assists in maintaining patient flow in clinic setting. Evaluates and prioritises care according to patient needs. Alerts clinician to patients requiring immediate care. Works with registration staff in the management of walk-ins or rebooking of cancellations.
• Functions as part of health care team. Works cooperatively with registered nurses and practice/medical assistant staff to ensure that all patient care needs are met. Attends and participates in staff meetings and contributes to problem identification and resolution.
• Coordinates Immunizations which may include ordering, administration, tracking and documentation of vaccines/immunisations.
• Documents observations, medication administration, vital signs, and teaching in the appropriate section of medical records. Initiates outreach per established procedures and under the direction of health care team. Reports and documents activities or difficulties to care team in a timely fashion.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.