LVN

LVN

Requirements

• High School Diploma required
• Graduate of an accredited Licensed Vocational Nurse Program (LVN) or Licensed Practical Nurse Program (LPN)
• Current appropriate state licensure and BLS certification required
• 1 – 2 years’ related experience
• Proficiency with the Microsoft office suite is necessary
• Good communication skills – verbal and written
• Successfully complete CPR Certification

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care pre, during and post procedure utilizing standard nursing techniques
• Document patient related information in the individual patient record
• Report any significant information, change in patient condition or equipment problems to the supervising RN
• Confirm written orders, consents and lab work are completed and documented in accordance with facility policies
• Act as scrub technologist to assist the physician during a procedure; maintaining sterile technique
• Set up instrument trays for procedures
• Assist with all emergency operational procedures
• Administer intravenous medication in accordance with physician orders and state nurse practice laws
• Maintain medication usage logs with appropriate documentation
• Perform and document pre, interim and post procedural review of patient condition
• Initiate basic CPR measures in the event of cardiac and/or pulmonary arrest and respond to emergency situations related to vascular access services
• Transport patients as needed
• Safely operate all appropriate equipment according to the proper procedures
• Ensure a clean, safe and sanitary environment in the facility at all times
• Ensure all blood spills are immediately addressed according to USV/FMCNA Bloodborne Pathogen Control Policies
• Ensure that medical records are accurate and complete prior to discharge of patient
• Assist with the inventory and purchasing of supplies, as needed
• Participate in staff meetings, training and orientation as assigned
• Comply with HIPPA policies and standards regarding patient information and medical records
• Participate in cost control initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience in an Ambulatory Surgical Center/Vascular Access Lab, or a combination of ASC, surgical, Interventional Radiology and ICU/CCU experience
• Minimum of two years Interventional Radiology, scrub experience preferred