LPN - PT24 Days in Surgery and Endoscopy

SURGERY/ENDOSCOPY LPN MAIN FUNCTION:

• Active license in the State of Ohio
• Maintain a current AHA (American Heart Association) Healthcare Provider BLS card

RESPONSIBLE TO: Department Director, Clinical Manager, Charge Nurses

• Verifies correct sponge, tape, needle, and instrument according to procedure.
• Assists the RN in receiving the patient in operating room or procedure room, checks patient identity and chart to assure all necessary information has been completed.
• Assists RN in assessing patient's physical and emotional needs according to the patient's age and development.
• Assembles necessary supplies and equipment and ascertains all are in working order.
• Assists in properly positioning patient on operating table and preparing the operative site.

• Using sterile technique, properly dons sterile gown and gloves, and technique sets up table with

• Gowns and gloves members of the surgical team according to procedure.
• Assists the surgeon and/or assistant during the operative procedure, anticipating the needs of the surgeon.
• Cleans and checks scopes and instruments according to procedures.
• Assist physician with Endoscopy procedures and Surgical cases.
• Recognizes safety hazards and initiates appropriate corrective action.
• Applies knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and ability to translate it into patient care.

GENERAL LPN MAIN FUNCTION:

appropriate Service Standards as outlined in Employee Handbook.

Operations

• Maintains appropriate clinical skills:
• Administers care according to WCH/unit policy/procedure current standards of care and Ohio Nurse Practice Act:

• Under direction of RN, performs data collection and documentation relevant to patient's condition, needs and age, per nursing documentation guidelines.
• Communicates changes in patient condition to RN in timely manner.
• Reviews plan of care developed by RN.
• Under direction of the RN, provides age-appropriate health teaching related to diagnosis, patient/family need, and medication using available teaching resources.
• Work habits are consistently adjusted to accommodate multiple responsibilities and are prioritized and completed in a timely manner.
• Effectively utilizes time management and organizational skills.
• Other duties as assigned by management team.
• Administers medication safely:
• Correctly demonstrates use of electronic MAR to document medication administration.
• Demonstrates knowledge of drug purpose and effectiveness as related to diagnosis.
• Follows 6 rights of medication administration (6th is right documentation)
• Demonstrates appropriate/safe medication handling.
• Reassesses and documents effectiveness of medication.
• Participates, in conjunction with the RN, in huddles and patient rounds to:
• Evaluate the environment to assure safety & infection control standards met.
• Evaluate the care provided according to standards and evidence-based practice.
• Evaluate the educational plan and its implementation, assessing for gaps in care.
• Evaluate for any additional /alternative care needs, and patient/family satisfaction.
• Evaluate adherence to documentation of care :
• Coordinate work to achieve maximum productivity. Able to multitask and prioritize workload.

• Demonstrate reasonable and rational judgment in decision making.