Who are we?
American Pain Consortium’s Center for Pain clinic is one of the oldest free standing non-hospital affiliated pain centers in the Midwest (originally established in 1993) and our Indiana ASC footprint includes Indianapolis, Greenwood, Evansville, and Lafayette. Our caregivers build strong teams that deliver exceptional interventional pain management care.
As an employer, our mission is to empower every member of our team to realize their maximum professional potential and create an environment conducive to our shared success. Our why centers around our 7 inspirations: the pursuit of excellence, empathy in everything we do, a culture of collaboration, open communication, creating a space for belonging and ongoing innovation, which yields the result of Bringing value.
What do we do?
Our Mission at APC is to help patients seeking relief from pain, numbness, and tingling sensations that are often related to neuropathic pain or neuropathy, among many other forms of chronic pain. The surgery center performs pain management related procedures including injections and open surgical cases with general anesthesia.
Our clinical multidisciplinary approach to care delivers the correct intervention to each and every patient; each and every time. Our treatments are focused on improving functionality and restoring a more meaningful lifestyle. APC values individuals with a strong work-ethic, embracing why they became nurses while balancing desire for rewarding patient care with family and life balance. APC is seeking an individual who is wanting to learn, develop, and grow as a Licensed Practical Nurse in an Ambulatory Surgery Center setting.
Job Summary
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will be responsible for providing basic medical attention to patients and assessing their wellbeing as part of a larger medical team. Duties will include checking vital signs, recording a patient’s medical history, and assisting patients with hygiene.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities (What You’ll Do)
- Perform delegated independent functions using established procedures, policies, guidelines, and standards as observed by the RN or LPN.
- Utilizes patient assessment to determine appropriate nursing interventions with all calls and care and completes patient chart prep as assigned.
- Contribute to development of patient plan of care based on the identified patient problem/needs.
- Answers phone lines as assigned and triages effectively, dispatching to the appropriate areas
- Follows good hand hygiene, safe sharps, and blood-born pathogen prevention guidelines along with sterile field and sterilization guidelines as outlined in the Infection Prevention Policy Manual.
- Demonstrate competency through consistent appropriate provision of post-operative assessment, medication administration in accordance with Physician orders, IV removal and providing complete discharge instruction to patient.
- Communicate discharge instructions in a meaningful and understandable way for the patient to understand and follow.
- Knowledgeable in medication administration, dosage, routes, and documentation and follows all guidelines. Consistently follows policy & procedures regarding the storage and documentation of medications. Prepares medication as directed following infection control guidelines as necessary
- Demonstrate competency through consistent appropriate provision of admission assessments, Lab/medication assessment, aseptic IV starts, and medical administration.
- Knowledgeable in the use of monitors and other medical equipment used in the pre-operative, post-operative and intra-operative areas. Ensure safe and proper use of all equipment. Report equipment disrepair to appropriate leadership for correction, repair, or replacement
- Personally responsible to ensure all actions taken and care provided is in compliance with state and federal code and that all necessary patient care is rendered as appropriate.
- Ensure timely and thorough completion of logs, assists with policy development or updating as requested.
- Willingness and ability to complete non-nursing tasks as is appropriate to the complete functioning of a small ambulatory surgery center
- Responsible for the safety, privacy, and comfort of the patient during pre-op, post-op, and transport, and practices universal precautions and infection control measures consistently.
- Perform patient name/procedure confirmation and consistently follow safe medical practice and facility specific processes.
- Able to establish rapport with patients and their families.
- Input history and physical information, physician orders, medication reconciliation, review lab results in EMR.
- Maintain and coordinate communication among staff, patient and physician as evidenced within medical record, client and healthcare team feedback. Impeccable organizational skills.
Minimum Qualifications (What We Are Looking For)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Education and/or Experience Requirements
- Current state LPN license required
- Current BLS certification required
- Current Medical Certificate required
- 3 years of Clinical experience preferred.
- Experience with EMR systems
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following, which is included, but not limited, to:
- Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
- Customer Service - Responds promptly to customer needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
- Respect for Others - Treats patients, physicians, and colleagues in a professional, respectful, compassionate manner
- Respect for Privacy - Handles all patient, company, and staff information in a confidential manner compliant with all state and federal regulations and the APC Code of Conduct.
Physical Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Standing and/or walking 90% of time
- Sitting 10% of the time
- Occasional lifting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no supervisory responsibilities
Benefits (Work Perks)
Included for all full-time positions
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Matching 401K plan
- Other
Equal Employment Opportunity
American Pain Consortium Management, its affiliates, and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Standard shift:
Weekly schedule:
Application Question(s):
- What are your salary expectations?
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Work Location: In person