Do you want to work for a company that values respect, integrity, accountability, and leadership? Are you interested in being a part of one of the nation’s leading providers of Gastroenterology care? If so, join us at Gastroenterology Associates of Tidewater and become part of the One GI®, family!
Gastroenterology Associates of Tidewater is seeking a LPN to join our team in Chesapeake, VA to help drive patient success in our community.
We are searching for a passionate LPN to work Full Time in our Endo Suite, Monday through Friday from 7am to 4:30pm. This position provides a great work - life balance as you will not have to work any nights or weekends!
What you will do:
- Gather focused assessment data (i.e. vital signs, LOC)
- Administer topical, oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, and sublingual medications as prescribed. The LPN will NOT administer any IV medications.
- Perform IV insertion as applicable.
- Perform safety checks of emergency equipment and supplies.
- Respond quickly and appropriately to emergency situations.
- Assure the integrity of the controlled substance system.
- Maintain competence in point of care testing – Blood Glucose Checks, Pregnancy Tests, CLO Tests. Calibrate blood glucose device.
- Demonstrate competence in the operation of patient monitoring and testing equipment. BP machines, EKG, IV Infusion systems.
- Accurately document all vital signs observations.
- Demonstrate skill of equipment use, specimen collection, and reading the vital sign monitor.
- Identify and properly report abnormal findings to the supervisor and physician.
- Practice infection control and standard precautions as trained or instructed.
- Assure and adhere to the overall safety of the patient, visitor, and employees.
- Maintain par levels of supplies in work area. Check for expiration dates monthly.
What you bring:
- Graduation from an approved LPN program. Must have active licensure and maintain licensure required.
- Membership in the state and/or national SGNA recommended.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
- Completed IV infusion therapy program required.
- Priority setting, application of judgment, communication skill and tact, ability to complete necessary tasks in reasonable time frames. Organizational skills. Must possess physical strength required to move carts, able to assist post sedation patient with ambulation. Demonstrate initiative, insight, and judgment in making decisions.
The generous benefits we offer (dependent upon employment status)!
- Excellent paid time off for a healthy work/life balance.
- We want to help you with your retirement, with our generous 401k plan. We will match 100% of the first 3% that you contribute, and 50% of the next 2% of your eligible contributions.
- Looking to further your education, we want to help! We offer education reimbursement, up to $10,000 per year (depending on employment status).
- Internal growth opportunities. We want to aide in your training and development.
- Competitive health and supplemental benefits; with fsa and hsa options.
- After you obtain employment, if you know someone that would also bring value to our company, refer them to One GI® and get a $500 referral bonus!
