ASC Licensed Practical Nurse

The Licensed Practical Nurse - ASC is responsible for professional nursing care of the endoscopic or interventional spine patient and to achieve total patient centered care through use of the nursing process.

Job Relationships

• Reports to the Manager of Clinical Operations

Principal Responsibilities

• ADMISSION - Greet patient and instruct in changing into appropriate attire.  Complete pre-procedure assessment, document on appropriate chart forms and administer any pre-procedure orders (i.e. non-intravenous medications).  Provide pre-procedure teaching to patients and significant others.  Consult with other members of the health care team regarding patient care.
• CIRCULATING - Accompany the patient to the operating room, assume responsibility with other members of the team for the comfort and safety of the patient.   Observe and maintain sterile technique.  Dispense/Administer medications as ordered by physician by all routes except IV blood and blood products, IV push medications, Chemotherapy or adding medications to existing IV Infusion.  Follow protocol of lab specimens as outlined in Policy and Procedure manual.  Accompany the patient to recovery room and provide report to Nurse.
• SCRUB - Prepare necessary instruments and supplies for the case.  Scrub-in and assist the doctor during the procedure.  Pass instruments, maintain sterile field, safe disposal of blades and needles and count sponges/needles.  Advise the supervisor of equipment repair needs.  Assume responsibility along with other team members for the comfort and safety of the patient.
• PROCEDURAL - Accompany the patient to the procedure room, manage and assess patient receiving sedation and analgesia by order of a physician.  Assist the physician during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to promote optimal patient outcomes.  Document patient data to ensure continuity in the provision and coordination of patient care.  Respond and intervene in the event of complications or undesired outcomes to promote safe patient care.  Provide procedural teaching to patients, establish priorities to ensure quality of care.
• DISCHARGE - Assess and monitor the patient during recovery.  Administer non-intravenous medications as ordered.  Complete necessary chart forms.  Assist patient in preparing for discharge and give home instructions with patient education materials.  Discharge the patient per orders of the surgeon to a responsible person, following the guidelines as written in the Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Maintain the facility in a neat and orderly manner at all times.
• Restock supplies as indicated daily.
• Check crash cart, defibrillator and medications daily, see that all equipment is present and in working order.
• Complete pre-op and post-op phone calls.
• Transfer specimens/cultures to lab.
• Comply with the Springfield Clinic incident reporting policy and procedures.
• Adhere to all OSHA and Springfield Clinic training & accomplishments as required per policy.
• Provide excellent customer service and adhere to Springfield Clinic's Code of Conduct and Ethics Standards.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Education/Experience

• Educated as an LPN (LVN) by an approved program.

Licenses/Certificates

• Licensure as an LPN in the State of Illinois.
• ACLS certification per American Heart Association guidelines required within six months of employment.
• CPR certification per American Heart Association guidelines required within 30 days of hire. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to adjust to various personalities and situations.
• Must maintain professional behavior.
• Must have the ability to control emotions and maintain composure under stress, using tact and good judgment.
• Must possess manual dexterity to use keyboard and handle equipment and appliances.
• Must be capable of pushing, pulling, stooping, bending and lifting.
• Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time.

Working Environment

• Conditions include exposure to blood and body fluids, tissue and contagious diseases and/or potentially hazardous materials.
• Occasional heavy lifting required.

PHI/Privacy Level

• HIPAA1