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Form of workAre you a licensed practical nurse that has a passion for patient care? Do you have a desire to work in the healthcare field, but still have work/life balance - withnights, weekends, or holidays?
We are looking for difference makers to join our growing Ambulatory Surgery Center Team!
What We Offer:
- Starting wage of $18-21 per hour based on experience
- Employee Referral Program
- Vision Benefits
- Pro-rated PTO and Holidays
- 401k available
- Growth and wage increase through company paid certification program
The Licensed Practical Nurse position is responsible for the treatment and care of our surgical patients. They record patient symptoms, administer medications and assist with patient rehabilitation. The LPN educates patients and family members about medical conditions and provides emotional support. LPNs work within the context of the surgical team to provide care to individuals before, during and after a surgical procedure.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provide direct patient care to individuals in the pre-surgical, operative and recovery periods; collaborates with medical staff and other departments daily to promote coordination of patient care.
• Assure quality of care by adhering to compliance standards; following ASC philosophies and standards of care set by state board of nursing, state nurse practice act, and other governing agency regulations.
• Establish a compassionate environment by providing emotional and psychological support to patients, friends, and families.
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations, calling for assistance from health care support personnel.
• Protect patients and staff by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
• Maintain patient confidence and protect operations by keeping information confidential.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
• LPN degree is required.
• LPN license to practice as a professional nurse in the State of Indiana. Physical Activity: Standing for sustained periods of time, Stooping, Grasping, Lifting, Talking, Hearing.
• Physical requirements: Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform each activity.
• The worker may be exposed to the following hazards:
o Anesthesia gases/agents
o Blood and Bloodborne pathogens
o Communicable diseases
o Hazardous waste
o Moving parts of equipment
o Sharp objects
