Surgical Services LPN

Job Description

The Licensed Practical Nurse position is responsible for the treatment and care of our surgical patients. They record patient symptoms, administer medications and assist with patient rehabilitation. The LPN educates patients and family members about medical conditions and provides emotional support. LPNs work within the context of the surgical team to provide care to individuals before, during, and after a surgical procedure.

• Starting wage based on experience
• 6.5 paid holidays per year
• Approximately 10 days of PTO within first year
• Employee Referral Program
• Full slate of benefits to include health, dental, vision, and 401k

• Provide direct patient care to individuals in the pre‑surgical, operative and recovery periods; collaborates with medical staff and other departments daily to promote coordination of patient care.
• Assure quality of care by adhering to compliance standards; following ASC philosophies and standards of care set by state board of nursing, state nurse practice act, and other governing agency regulations.
• Establish a compassionate environment by providing emotional and psychological support to patients, friends, and families.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations, calling for assistance from health care support personnel.
• Protect patients and staff by adhering to infection‑control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
• Maintain patient confidence and protect operations by keeping information confidential.

• LPN degree is required.
• LPN license to practice as a professional nurse in the State of Indiana.

Standing for sustained periods of time, stooping, grasping, lifting, talking, hearing.

• Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform each activity.
• The worker may be exposed to the following hazards:
  • Anesthesia gases/agents
  • Blood and Bloodborne pathogens
  • Communicable diseases
  • Hazardous waste
  • Moving parts of equipment
  • Sharp objects

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider

• Medical Practices