What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse position at CENTERS FOR PAIN CONTROL?
PURPOSE:
The procedure room Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for prepping the patient and assisting the physician to ensure that every procedure being performed is well documented and performed with accuracy.
ACCOUNTABILITIES AND JOB ACTIVITIES:
Morning Arrival Responsibilities
Review schedule for the day
Stock shelves with needed supplies
Draw up the necessary injectable medications as needed
Verify that all needed probes are ready and sterile as needed
Responsible for Studying Patient Records before Procedures
Verify that the patient is scheduled for the correct procedure
Study the most recent note ensuring the accuracy of the procedure that is scheduled
Verify the laterality and levels of the procedure
Verify anticoagulation status
Administer prescribed medications or start intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts
Observe patients, charting and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and taking any necessary action
Measure and record patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration
Provide basic patient care or treatments, such as taking temperatures or blood pressures, dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas or douches, rubbing with alcohol, massaging, or performing catheterizations
Work as part of a healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care, and implement interventions
Prepare patients for examinations, tests, or treatments and explain procedures
Apply compresses, ice bags, or hot water bottles
Sterilize equipment and supplies, using germicides, sterilizer, or autoclave
Responsible for Preparing the Patient before the Procedure
Verbal verification the site and laterality of the procedure to be performed with the patient
Assist in properly positioning the patient on the procedure table
Assist with applying blood pressure cuff and pulse / ox sensor as needed
Assist with prepping the skin prior to procedure as needed
Explain and obtain procedure consent
Review the pre-op checklist
Verify anticoagulation status
Start IVs for sedation cases
Log all vitals before and after the procedure
Log pain scores
Assist in transporting patients
Responsible for Preparing the Physician for the Procedure as needed
Open the appropriate sterile tray
Add to the tray any necessary components
Open and prepare the necessary needles
Lay out gloves, drapes, etc. for the physician to easily access
Responsibilities During the Procedure
Monitor vital signs
Provide patient comfort as needed
Alert to any needs the physician may have
Safety and Sanitation Requirements
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when in contact with the patient, bodily fluids or hazardous materials
Wear lead when radiological equipment in use
Clean and sanitize any spills immediately
Maintain a safe environment for the employees and patients at all times
Sterilize probes after each use
Initiate lifesaving measures, such as CPR, in emergency situations as observed
Technical Skills
Watch gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly
Control operations of equipment or systems
Analyze needs and product requirements to create a design
Conduct tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance
Generate or adapt to equipment and technology to serve user need
Develop and maintain personal and professional skills
Attend all mandatory staff meetings per year unless excused as evidenced by documentation
Attend mandatory in-services and a minimum of two pertinent in-services per year as documented
Actively participate in performance improvement activities as observed or documented
Establish realistic professional goals as evidenced by the annual performance evaluation
Actively keep abreast of departmental and organizational activities
Demonstrate flexibility in response to unexpected change in workload or situations as observed
Serves on committees and/or participates in changes of policy and procedures that affect the operation of services as documented
Assist in the orientation of new personnel as directed
Support the mission and goals of the company as observed
Address all emails within 24 hours as documented
Perform other duties as required
Demonstrate safe and cost-effective practice
Consistently adhere to OSHA bloodborne pathogen guidelines; apply universal precautions per company standards as observe
Consistently utilize proper body mechanics as observed
Accurately complete incident reports within the shift of occurrence and immediately communicates critical incidents to the appropriate person per the organizational chart
Consistently allocate resources to reduce waste and minimize costs as observed
Consistently complete assigned duties within stated shifts in a timely manner as observed and documented
Qualifications:
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment
Must be able to act calmly and effectively in busy, stressful or emergency situations
Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone and in writing
Require adherence to all policies and procedures, including standards for safety, attendance, punctuality and personal appearance