LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse Surgical Technologist Per Diem- Childbirth Unit

Location:

Geisinger Community Medical Center (GCMC)

Shift:

Rotation (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

Worker Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

No

Job Summary:

Geisinger is proud to offer a per diem Inpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) market leading pay rates, up to $5 shift differentials for evening, nights, and weekend shifts! Also offering up to $40,000 in financial support to become an RN!

Job Duties:

Benefits of working at Geisinger:

• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions 
• Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more 
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health
• Shared governance structure that empowers our nurses
• Professional opportunities for growth and advancement
• Support and mentorship from a full range of dedicated nursing leaders
• Community involvement through our Employee Resource Groups            
• Employee referral incentive program
• Geisinger values and prioritizes the safety and security of our staff by investing in a Canopy Alert Notification system worn by our staff, robust camera surveillance system, metal detectors at certain locations and security guards/K9 program on campus.

Join the Geisinger Family! Apply now! To learn more about Geisinger opportunities, please contact Rebecca Miszkiel at rmiszkiel@geisinger.edu

Job Description

Participates with the Obstetrical Surgery Team in an individualized patient care plan based on assessed needs, standard of care, instrumentation and supplies, and physician preferences in order to provide surgical assistance during obstetrical cases.

• Provides direct patient care under the direction of a registered nurse including: vital sign and height and weight measurement and documentation of both mother and infant, bathing, feeding, and activities of daily living.
• Assists in the coordination of treatments with other disciplines. 
• Provides basic patient assistance. 
• Connects patients to clinical equipment as needed. 
• Assists the doctor with various surgical procedures such as retracting and cutting sutures as necessary. 
• Identifies correct surgical site with the circulating registered nurse or surgeon before incision of operative procedures. 
• Responsible for set up and operation of equipment for cases. 
• Assists circulating nurse with patient preparation. 
• Maintains an accurate account of supplies including sponges, needles and instruments. 
• Verifies count with the circulating nurse at end of procedure. 
• Prepares, identifies and verifies all specimens obtained during the surgical procedure. 
• Disposes of linens, needles and sharps in appropriate containers. 
• Assesses wounds and applies or changes sterile dressing as instructed. 
• Maintains and documents universal precautions. 
• Initiates emergency procedures. 
• Reports to the registered nurse reactions, results of procedures and any changes observed in the patient's condition. 
• Documents pertinent medical information where indicated. 
• Participates in the admission and discharge process. 
• Performs billing as appropriate for services rendered or equipment used. 
• Participates in on-call rotations. 
• Assures all medications and solutions are labeled, under the registered nurse's supervision.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements Job Description considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Position Details:

Hours: Rotation

Scrubbing to OR, Nursery and Postpartum will be required. Obstetrics experience required.

Will cross train to Women's and Children's - training will be provided

Education:

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)

Experience:

Certification(s) and License(s):

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