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) # SIT 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

• 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)

SIT

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