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LPN, MWH-Anesthesia Services

City/State: Fredericksburg, Virginia

Category: Nursing

Position Hours: 20

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Job Requisition Number: R-1202

Job Department: 2004035 MWH-Anesthesia

Job Posted Date: Jan 21, 2021

Start the day excited to make a difference…end the day knowing you did.  Come join our team.

Job Summary:

This position must demonstrate a commitment of quality service to our patients, the public and our co-workers. This position is accountable to provide patient care responsibilities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

  • Perform reassessments related to delegated interventions, not to include initial shift assessments.
  • Notify supervising RN of any change in patient condition in the course of providing delegated interventions at the time the change in patient condition is noted.
  • Provide reinforcement to the education given to the patient, family, and/or significant other, to include discharge instructions. May not provide initial patient education.
  • Administer medications as approved per MWHC policy and provide treatment interventions within the scope of practice as defined within the facility LPN CBOT as delegated by the supervising RN.
  • Document data collected, medications administered, and nursing care provided.
  • Collaborate with the RN in implementation, evaluation and modification of patient care plan based on collected data.
  • Collaborate with the health care team to participate in coordination of services and contribute to the continuous Performance Improvement process.
  • Maintain own Competency Notebook. Participates in educational programs and clinical experience to further enhance their nursing practice.
  • Interact effectively with patients and families to ensure quality care.
  • Follow policies and procedures of the specific unit and the Department of Nursing and supports the hospital and department mission, goals and objectives.
  • Maintain ongoing requirements for education and licensure.
  • Performs the following duties in collaboration with and under the direction of a CRNA or Anesthesiologist.
  • Decontaminates, disinfects, and performs minor maintenance of anesthesia equipment.
  • Restocks anesthesia carts and maintains supplies in anesthesia supply room.
  • Maintains all medications and supplies within the expiration date; performs weekly medication inventories of designated anesthesia AcuDose machines; retrieves medications as requested.
  • Assists with room set-up and room turnover between cases.
  • Prepares and assembles necessary equipment to include transducer lines and equipment necessary for invasive pressure monitoring.
  • Assists in the positioning and transferring of patients; assists in preparation and draping of patients.
  • Assists with difficult airway equipment and regional blocks, to include injection of local anesthetic.
  • Follows the guidelines of Joint Commission of Accredited Hospital Organizations (JCAHO) Environment of Care/Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Healthcare (AAAHC).
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • LPN license in the State of Virginia.
  • Two years experience in nursing preferred.
  • Must meet the physical qualifications of the job.
  • Current CPR certification required.
  • Must be able to fulfill physical requirement of 30-60% Bend/Stoop/Kneel

As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.

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