LPN, Pool - Tuscaloosa Surgical Center

Overview
At SCA Health, we believe health care is about people - the patients we serve, the physicians we support and the teammates who push us forward. Behind every successful facility, procedure or innovation is a team of 15,000+ professionals working together, learning from each other and living out the mission, vision and values that define our organization.
As part of Optum, SCA Health is redefining specialty care by developing more accessible, patient-centered practice solutions for a network of more than 370 ambulatory surgical centers, over 400 specialty physician practice clinics and numerous labs and surgical hospitals. Our work spans a broad spectrum of services, all designed to support physicians, health systems and employers in delivering efficient, value-based care to patients without compromising quality or autonomy.
What sets SCA Health apart isn't just what we do, it's how we do it . Each decision we make is rooted in seven core values :

• Clinical quality
• Integrity
• Service excellence
• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Continuous improvement
• Inclusion

Our values aren't empty words - they inform our attitudes, actions and culture. At SCA Health, your work directly impacts patients, physicians and communities. Here, you'll find opportunities to build your career alongside a team that values your expertise, invests in your success, and shares a common mission to care for patients, serve physicians and improve health care in America. At SCA Health, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k plan with company match, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and more. Click here to learn more about our benefits.
Your ideas should inspire change. If you join our team, they will .
Responsibilities
General Duties and Responsibilities:

• Effectively organizes time, equipment, supplies, and personnel.
• Uses equipment effectively by anticipating patient needs and providing appropriate care.
• Confirms that proper techniques and procedures are used according to accepted Standards of Practice and organizational policies and procedures.
• Assists with the ordering, receiving, and storage of supplies.
• Maintains order and cleanliness of the pre- and/or post-operative areas.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists the Registered Nurse and physician in providing pre- and/or post-operative* care to the patient
• Confirms pre-operative testing/medical clearance is in patient's medical chart prior to procedure
• Collaborates with Registered Nurse in assessing the patient's physical and emotional status
• Implements and documents pre-operative regimen of care according to policy/procedure
• Recognizes patient's need for support, answers questions appropriately, and provides for privacy and confidentiality
• Assists in the admission of patients to pre-/post-operative area according to established guidelines
• Implements appropriate nursing activities to provide safe and individualized nursing care
• Evaluates effectiveness of nursing care by documenting patient's responses to interventions
• Assists in explaining the physician's post-operative instructions to patient/family
• Conveys ideas, concepts, and facts related to patient care in a logical, concise manner
• Assists with discharge activities according to policies and procedures
• Documents information accurately and according to policies and procedures
• Applies technical and specialized skills relevant to pre-/post-operative nursing
• Performs nursing functions (e.g., monitors vital signs, maintains/improves respiratory function, performs catheterizations, etc.) under Registered Nurse direction/supervision and within the state-specific scope of practice for Licensed Practical Nurse.**
• Administers prescribed medication and performs treatments according to the state's definition of Licensed Practical Nurse practice.**
• Observes safety measures in patient-care activities
• Prepares equipment/supplies needed for care of patients and for performing diagnostic tests
• Demonstrates competence in emergency situations
• Recognizes personal limitations and obtains necessary patient-care assistance from Registered Nurse
• Displays knowledge of the requirements for instrument, supply, and equipment maintenance
• Cleans instruments properly after use and observes policy and procedure for proper care and handling
• Observes and reports need to replenish or revise supply inventories

Qualifications
Education - Required:

• Current state licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse
• Must be current in BCLS
• ACLS/PALS certification within six months of hire date (applicable to scope of service)

Experience:

• Previous work experience in an ambulatory surgery setting, acute hospital surgical department of no less than one (1) year.

USD $18.00/Hr. USD $30.00/Hr.