Licensed Practical Nurse - Digestive Health York - Full Time

Job description

Schedule Full Time: 40 hours per week; Monday - Friday day shift General Summary: Performs screening to determine appropriate avenue for care of patients. Functions as a member of the health care team at an intermediate nursing level to assist in the planning and implementation of patient care based upon sound nursing judgment, clinical preparation, knowledge, skills and experience. Nursing care is provided in accordance with the provisions of the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing. In addition, serves as a nursing resource for clinical staff. Duties and Responsibilities: Essential Functions: - Obtains patient history and gathers information. - Performs specialized procedures, examinations and/or tests as ordered and aligned with the Ambulatory Clinical Scope Document, such as, urinary catheterization, and insertion of intravenous lines (IV) with an approved IV certification training. - Ensures all patient care areas are adequately stocked with unexpired supplies and medications. - Sterilizes instruments, equipment, and supplies as required, when applicable. Handles and stores instruments, equipment and supplies appropriately. Assesses sterility of instruments, ensures they are in...