Overall Responsibility:
Provides routine care, observes patients’ health, assists physicians and registered nurses and communicates instructions to patients regarding medication, home-based care and preventative lifestyle changes.
Key tasks and responsibilities (essential functions):
- Under the supervision of the RN, the LPN provides care for patients in the Procedure room, OR, pre-op, PACU, Phase II or inpatient rooms according to policy and procedure and standards.
- Functions in various roles in the procedural area and OR including but not limited to 2nd circulator and scrub tech.
- Assist pre-op and PACU RNs with prepping patients for procedures including but not limited to tasks such as starting peripheral intravenous lines, administering medication/fluids according to provider orders, obtaining vital signs, assisting patients/family members, and facilitating efficiency in safe patient care.
- Recognizes emergency situations, and responds quickly and efficiently following policy and procedure, ACLS, physician orders or emergency plan to prevent adverse patient outcomes. Practices within scope of Practice as an LPN.
- Under the supervision of the RN provides verbal and written instructions to family or responsible party for home care including emergency contact numbers, general instructions and physician-specific instructions.
- Documents patient observation data, interventions and patient outcomes according to policy and procedure and standards.
- Assists with placing follow-up calls to patients and responses recorded appropriately.
- Restocks supplies/equipment and cleans according to policy and procedure.
- Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and competence of designated skills identified for position.
- Adheres to established OneCore Health safety requirements and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
- Interacts with all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees in a mature, responsible manner to ensure a positive and professional environment.
- Communicates patient information to assure confidentiality and continuity of care.
- Informs Procedural and/or OR coordinator of applicable day-to-day situations.
- Follows employee health and other personnel and staffing policies.
Licensure and Certification: Current LPN licensure in the state of Oklahoma. BCLS required, PALS and ACLS preferred. If not current in PALS or ACLS then will obtain training within six months.
Experience/Education: At least one year of experience is required. Previous experience in procedural areas preferred.
