Endoscopy LPN

• JOB SUMMARY / PURPOSE
• The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), under the direction of the Registered Nurse, is accountable for providing safe, age-specific, direct and indirect patient care within the scope of practice of the Oregon State Board of Nursing.
• DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
• Samaritan Endoscopy Center is an outpatient center offering comprehensive endoscopic procedures. Our spacious procedure rooms are equipped with the most advanced endoscopy equipment available.

The center offers a patient-focused environment with an emphasis on comfort, safety and thoroughness.

• EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS
• Current unencumbered Oregon Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure required.
• Healthcare Provider BLS required.
• Recent experience as an LPN in a healthcare setting preferred.
• KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES
• Patient Care : Possess the skills and knowledge needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and / or behavioral conditions.

Ability to recognize symptoms, understand drug properties and interactions, and employ treatments and preventive health-care measures.

• Customer Service : Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Time Management : Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues.

Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure.

• Team Building : Ability to work, function and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team. Possess the knowledge and skills to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.
• Conflict resolution : Ability to proactively resolve conflicts in a positive and constructive manner. Possess the knowledge and skills to handle complaints, settle disputes, and negotiate with others to reach mutually beneficial decisions.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Rarely

1 - 10% of the time)

Occasionally

11 - 33% of the time)

Frequently

34 - 66% of the time)

Continually

67 100% of the time)

CLIMB - STAIRS

LIFT (Floor to Waist : 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs

LIFT (Floor to Waist : 0"-36") 60 or more Lbs

SQUAT Static (hold >

30 sec)

KNEEL (on knees)

LIFT (Floor to Waist : 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs

CARRY 2-handed, 20 - 40 pounds

SQUAT Repetitive

ROTATE TRUNK Sitting

REACH - Upward

STAND

WALK - LEVEL SURFACE

LIFT (Floor to Waist : 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs

LIFT (Knee to chest : 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs

LIFT (Waist to Eye : up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs

LIFT (Overhead : 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs

CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

BEND FORWARD at waist

ROTATE TRUNK Standing

REACH - Forward

MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands / wrists

FINGER DEXTERITY

PINCH Fingers

GRASP Hand / Fist

PUSH (0-20 pounds force)

PULL (0-20 pounds force)

None specified

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