Title: LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)- Operating Room

Responsibilities:

• Evaluates assigned patients and plans, implements and documents nursing care
• Assists physicians during examinations and procedures
• Performs various patient tests and administers medications within the scope of practice of the registered nurse
• Promotes patients' independence by establishing patient care goals and teaching patients and families to understand conditions, medications, and self-care skills
• Relies on experience and judgment to perform a variety of tasks and accomplish goals

Requirements:

• Recognizes life threatening arrhythmias and initiates appropriate therapy and/or assures assistance.
• Able to read and interpret Tele strips independently
• Must have excellent time management skills
• Use of electronic based charting systems.

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

• Licensure required
• ACLS required
• BLS Required
• Minimum One-year nursing experience preferred
• Vaccination Card Required