LPN or CST- PSMC OR

Job Summary

Provide technical services under supervision of Registered Nurse and Physician. Assist in operating room as assigned and directed. May work in Central Sterile Processing and work under job duties of Central Sterile Processing Technician. The LPN, Operating Room will perform all other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Vocational/Technical Degree of an accredited school of Practical Nursing Required

Work Experience

• 1 or more years Practical Nursing experience Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse in the state of Georgia Required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support Required

Essential Functions

The LPN, Operating Room will:

• Prepare and assist with surgical procedures in collaboration with Registered Nurse.
• Pull cases according to doctor preference cards.
• Maintain and prepare sterile field.
• Maintain knowledge of surgical procedures.
• Anticipate needs of surgeon.
• Assist surgeon by passing instruments, sutures, etc.
• Develop an individualized plan with strategies that address diagnoses.
• Provide for continuity through a plan that directs other members of the team.
• Implement the plan in a safe and timely manner.
• Document implementation and include changes or omissions of the identified plan.
• Consult with healthcare providers and make referrals as appropriate.
• Utilize appropriate community resources and systems to implement the plan.
• Treat patients and families with compassion and implement plan of care.
• Base care decisions on plan of care.
• Monitor and document patient response.
• Establish rapport with clients. Adapt communication style, listen and respond to patient needs.
• Recognize age-specific responses to treatment. Provide effective interventions.
• Respect patients' confidentiality and privacy.
• Support social, spiritual, and cultural needs of patients and families.
• Manage difficult or emotional patient situations.