LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse Surgical Technician - Ambulatory Surgery Operating Room

Geisinger

Danville, PA

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Acceptance Testing, Asepsis, Basic Life Support (BLS), Childcare, Clinical Assessment, Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Plan, Employee Orientation, Field Trials, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Plan, Hospital, Incentive Programs, Insurance, Inventory Levels, Legal, Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Medical Conditions, Medical Treatment, Military, Nursing, Nursing Credentials, Patient Care, Patient Education, Photography, Physician Assistant, Preventative Maintenance, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Quality Management, Registered Nurse (RN), Surgical Nursing, Surgical Procedures, Tax Planning, Team Player, Testing, Training Program, Training/Teaching, Treatment Plan

LOCATION

Danville, PA

POSTED

30+ days ago

Job Summary

We’re working to create a national model for improving health. Today, we’re focused on bringing our region services that improve every facet of life to drive total health, inside and out. Through professional growth, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary collaboration, we’ve built an innovative culture that allows nurses to grow their skillsets, develop their practice, and leverage their years of experience to build a rewarding, lasting career with impact.

Job Duties

Licensed Practical Nurse who provides primary nursing support to the physician and patient to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient's condition. Provides patient education and promotes an understanding of the condition and adherence with the treatment plan. The Clinic Nurse, functioning in the spirit of team work, is accountable for the delivery of care utilizing skills learned in both the clinic and didactic arena. Assists surgeon with procedure related to the care of the patient during surgical intervention. Assists other team members on the unit.

Candidates must hold a Pennsylvania Licensed Practical Nurse licensure.

This role is full-time, 40 hours weekly; Days.

A minimum of 3 years LPN work experience is required.

Benefits at Geisinger:We offer a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one, including:

+ Health, dental, and vision insurance

+ Three medical plan choices, including expanded network options

+ Pre-tax savings plans (FSA & HSA)

+ Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance

+ 401(k) with automatic Geisinger contributions

+ Generous PTO that accrues quickly

+ Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year

+ MyHealth Rewards wellness program with financial incentives

+ Family-friendly support: adoption/fertility assistance, parental leave, military leave, and Care.com membership

+ Employee Assistance Program (EAP): mental health, legal guidance, childcare/eldercare referrals, and more

+ Voluntary benefits: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and more

Job Duties:

+ Completes patient database to include medical history, chief complaint and vital signs.

+ Provides nursing care and assists physician as need arises. Practices aseptic technique while preparing for surgery including scrubbing, applying surgical gown, gloving, draping and setting up instrument table.

+ Identifies correct surgical site with the circulating registered nurse and surgeon before operative procedure.

+ Maintains an accurate account of supplies including sponges, needles and instruments.

+ Prepares, identifies and verifies all specimens obtained during the surgical procedure.

+ Disposes of linens, needle and sharps in appropriate containers.

+ Orients new personnel to all aspects of their role.

+ Documents ongoing patient communication with physician Provides patient education, as directed by the physician, to promote the patient's understanding of medical condition and adherence with treatment instructions.

+ Emphasizes wellness to patients and teaches accordingly.

+ Maintains appropriate par levels of all inventory.

+ Routinely inspects and observes condition and operation of equipment to ensure proper operation and identify the need for preventive and corrective maintenance per guideline.

+ Maintains exam and treatment rooms.

+ Acts as first assistant to doctor during surgical procedures.

+ Performs visual field testing.

+ Performs fundus photography.

+ Performs fluorescein angiography (certified).

+ Schedules surgical procedures.

+ Coverage to outreach sites may be necessary.

Position Details

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)

Experience

Minimum of 3 years-Nursing (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s)

Licensed Practical Nurse - Default Issuing Body; Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.

About the Company

Geisinger

For communities across the country, health doesn’t have to be a destination: It can be a daily opportunity. At Geisinger, we empower our communities to do well and be well by removing barriers to advanced healthcare in all the moments where health makes its home. For more than 100 years, we’ve served our region while working to create a national model for improving health. Today, we’re focused on bringing them services that improve every facet of life to drive total health, inside and out.

COMPANY SIZE

10,000 employees or more

INDUSTRY

Healthcare Services

WEBSITE

https://jobs.geisinger.org/