Endoscopy LPN

General Responsibilities: Under supervision of the registered nurse and in collaboration with other team members, the LPN provides direct and indirect patient care in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, professional standards of care, state of Idaho regulations, AAAHC accreditation standards and Idaho Gastroenterology philosophy, policies, and procedures.

Other Responsibilities:

1. Assist with carrying out all duties related to patients needs during pre and post procedure phases of care under the direction/supervision of the registered nurse.

2. Initiates emergency measures when necessary

3. Communicates pertinent information to co-workers and reports errors in a timely manner to charge nurse or supervisor

4. LPN is accountable for administration of drugs, IV procedures and other therapeutic measures in a safe and accurate manner and in accordance with physician's order under the direction/supervision of the registered nurse.

5. Provide a safe environment for the patient to prevent potential injury. Investigates and intervenes in problem situations, reporting appropriate information to supervisor and documents same

6. Provide guidance to other staff members assisting with orientation as needed.

7. Assist with maintaining adequate inventory of supplies and medications.

8. Initiate patient teaching and discussion of home instructions, documentation for patient's understanding

9. Consult with appropriate supervisor or physicians as needed

10. Assist in crash cart maintenance and defibrillator checks, monitoring expiration dates and recalls

11. Complete patient documentation in a clear, concise, and timely manner using the designated EMR system

12. Demonstrate ability to re-process scope and troubleshoot issues. The LPN maintains familiarity with function of scope and cleaning room

13. Seek educational opportunities and accepts responsibility for own professional growth and development. Participates in training offered on-site, staff meetings, and other meetings as required

14. Accept direction from supervisor and/or physicians and adheres to established procedures and policies

15. Maintain professionalism: Approach others in a polite and tactful manner; Maintain composure and reacts well under pressure; Treat others with respect and consideration; accepts responsibility for own actions; Follow through on commitments.

16. Has the ability to adapt to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Able to handle frequent change, delays, or unexpected events

17. Has the ability to balance team and individual responsibilities; gives and welcomes Feedback; able to build morale among staff

18. Observe safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly

19. Maintain patient's right to privacy by not discussing privileged information outside the work area or within hearing range of visitors/family or patient

20. Function within the legal limits of Nurse Practice Act

21. Participate in the QI program as needed

22. Complete yearly competency modules in Cardiac Monitoring, Blood Glucose, Infection Control and Scope Room

23. Maintain computer skills required to function in EPIC

24. Utilize Microsoft Outlook email for non-patient correspondence and EPIC for patient care correspondence/documentation

25. Demonstrate respect of IGA policies for security, privacy, and confidentiality while using IGA equipment. Follows personnel policies contained within the IGA personnel manual

26. Immediately reports any network, hardware, or software malfunction to the IT Officer and/or on shift supervisor

27. Flexibility with assignments; able to work at all IGA endoscopy locations when needed.

28. Performs other duties as assigned

Required References:

• SGNA Guidelines for Documentation in the Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Setting
• Standards of Clinical Nursing Practice and Role Delineation Statements
• SGNA Reprocessing of Water Bottles Used During Endoscopy
• SGNA Reprocessing of Endoscopic Accessories and Valves
• SGNA Guidelines for Use of High Level Disinfectants & Sterilant for Reprocessing Flexible Gastrointestinal Endoscopes
• Standards of Infection Control in Reprocessing of Flexible Gastrointestinal Endoscopes
• IGA Policy and Procedure Manual & Infection Control Manual
• OSHA Manual

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current Idaho State license to practice as Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Experience in ambulatory surgery or endoscopy preferred
• Membership in Gastroenterology or endoscopy specialty or other local, state or national professional societies encouraged
• Maintain BLS certifications as required
• Completion of cardiac and sedation module within probationary period and annually
• Physical requirements include able to lift up to 50 lbs, able to tolerate normal sitting, pulling/pushing, kneeling, stooping, bending, reaching, talking and hearing. Must be able to tolerate standing for long periods of time. Must be able to respond to a medical emergency within 2 minutes. This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Employee will follow any other instruction and perform any other related duties as may be required by their supervisor.

This job description may be revised, updated, or adjusted at the discretion of Idaho Gastroenterology Associates.