A Licensed Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse provides basic medical care under the direction of registered nurses and other healthcare specialists. The tasks that they are permitted to perform vary by state, but usually include changing bandages, checking blood pressure, or helping feed patients. May work in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare facilities.
Licensed Practical Nurse Pre-Admission Testing - Surgical Center of New Hampshire SCA Health - 2.9 Derry, NH Job Details Full-time $20 - $45 an hour 10 hours ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications LVN BLS Certification High school diploma or
GED LPN Full Job Description Overview:
At SCA Health, we believe health care is about people - the patients we serve, the physicians we support and the teammates who push us forward. Behind every successful facility, procedure or innovation is a team of 15,000+ professionals working together, learning from each other and living out the mission, vision and values that define our organization. As part of Optum, SCA Health is redefining specialty care by developing more accessible, patient-centered practice solutions for a network of more than 370 ambulatory surgical centers, over 400 specialty physician practice clinics and numerous labs and surgical hospitals. Our work spans a broad spectrum of services, all designed to support physicians, health systems and employers in delivering efficient, value-based care to patients without compromising quality or autonomy. What sets SCA Health apart isn't just what we do, it's how we do it . Each decision we make is rooted in seven core values : Clinical quality Integrity Service excellence Teamwork Accountability Continuous improvement Inclusion Our values aren't empty words - they inform our attitudes, actions and culture. At SCA Health, your work directly impacts patients, physicians and communities. Here, you'll find opportunities to build your career alongside a team that values your expertise, invests in your success, and shares a common mission to care for patients, serve physicians and improve health care in America. At SCA Health, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k plan with company match, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and more. Please visit, https://careers.sca.health/why-sca, to learn more about our benefits. Your ideas should inspire change. If you join our team, they will . Accountabilities /
Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities :
Responsible for obtaining, organizing, assessing and coordinating each patient's preoperative documentation and diagnostic testing prior to the patient's surgery. Ability to correlate clinical data with patient's medical and nursing care. Ability to set priorities. Possess attention to detail with the ability to problem solve patient issues when they arise. Ability to communicate well and clearly with patients, families, members of the healthcare team, physicians, physician offices and nurse managers. Recognizes legal and policy limits of individual practice. Screens each patient prior to surgery as acceptable candidates for ambulatory surgery. Works closely with the physicians, physician offices, Nurse Managers, and patients ensuring the patient is prepared for Admission on the day of surgery. Assist in PreOp and PACU as needed. Responsible for the achievement of patient outcomes through implementation of critical pathways and in accordance with the mission, vision, and values of the facility.
Qualifications:
High School diploma required LVN license required 1 + years' experience as an LVN in a clinical setting BLS certified
