Licensed Practical Nurse-FT

**JOB SUMMARY** Provides planned, skilled nursing care for patients in the critical preoperative and postoperative periods. Provides continuous patient surveillance for early recognition and immediate emergency treatment of medical or surgical complications that may arise in any postoperative patient. **QUALIFICATIONS** Graduate of accredited school of nursing required Current state licensure required Experience in postoperative or critical care area preferred CPR/ACLS certification required **MENTAL DEMANDS** Require constant and frequent judgment and response; occasionally in response to disasters or emergencies, actual events or drills. Require language skills adequate for highlevel written and interpersonal communication in American English. **PHYSICAL DEMANDS** Require highlevel visual and auditory acuity for timely response and patient care assessment activities. Ability to move quickly in response to physician and patient needs, to stand for long periods, occasional overhead and low reaching, and to exert force of up to 50 lbs. occasionally, up to 20 lbs. frequently and/or up to 10 lbs. constantly. Patient care activities may require the ability to exert force of up to 30 lbs. constantly, up to 40 lbs. occasionally and up to 100 lbs. rarely. **OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE** Category I exposure to bloodborne pathogens; frequent exposure to chemical hazards; may encounter radiation hazards. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND OBJECTIVES** 1. Supports the philosophy, goals, and objectives of the Organization. 1.1. Supports, and performs according to, approved policies and procedures. 1.2 Participates as a team member in support of the total perioperative process 1.3 Considers patient rights in performance of job duties and responsibilities. 1.4 Participates as a functional team member in admitting and discharging patients in a safe and timely manner. 2. Contributes to the progress and development of the approved Quality Management Program. 2.1. Supports risk management and participates in programs directed to patient and staff safety. 2.2. Contributes to the quality management process; identifies role and contributions to functional teams; participates in data collecting; collaborates with team to identify opportunities to improve patient safety. 2.3. Objectively evaluates suggestions, grievances, and processes to identify opportunities to improve performance and quality of care. Accepts constructive criticism with a positive attitude. 2.4 Places the best interest of the Team (and OESC) ahead of self interests. 2.5 Accepts changes in patient care assignments with a positive attitude and response. 2.6 Readily accepts changes in work schedule. Is accepting of changes necessary to meet unanticipated OESC scheduling needs. 3. Communicates effectively with patients, visitors, physicians, and coworkers. 3.1 Interactions are respectful and courteous. 3.2. Communicates effectively on the patient’s level, keeping in mind age, mental ability and education. Uses a translator when necessary and treats the translator with the same courtesy as the patient. 3.3. Documents pertinent patient information on the chart and other appropriate places (e.g. bed eye sheet; bilateral hearing aides, monocular, claustrophobic, etc.) and gives report to appropriate staff. (i.e. informs the CRNA of Accucheck results and/or patients home test if appropriate.) 3.4 Communicates effectively and educates the patient regarding the admission and discharge processes as they occur. 3.5 Recognizes when there is a need for patient’s caregiver and/or family member to assist in the admission process to obtain accurate information to assure a safe and satisfactory surgical experience*.* 4. Maintains and promotes professional competence through continuing education and other learning experiences. 4.1. Attends and actively participates in team meetings, committees, conferences, and quality management activities. 4.2. Researches and submits pertinent articles and information for revie…