Premier Surgical Center, a comprehensive ophthalmology surgery center in Erie, PA, is currently hiring a Per Diem, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for their facility.

This is a Per Diem position that will be schedule on average 2 days per week as needed.

This position will be Monday - Friday day shift. No weekends, No call and no federal holidays shifts.

Education/Experience/Licenses/Certificates/Eligibility:

Current licensure in the state of PA required.

2 years+ experience working in a healthcare setting.

Demonstrates eligibility for employment in the U.S.

Current BLS Certification.

Ability to relate and work effectively with others.

Demonstrates skills in verbal and written English communications for safe and effective patient care and to meet documentation standards.

Willingness to participate in goal-setting and educational activities for own professional advancement.

Is aware of professional nursing standard and performs in accordance with them.

Interpersonal: Maintains active professional relationships with physicians and patients by assessing needs and levels of satisfaction with facility services. Effective communication skills: oral and written. Above average organizational skills. Demonstrates a positive, friendly and courteous manner. Serves as a role model to other staff nurses and technicians. Assists in the orientation and training of new employees.

Critical Thinking: Above average ability to plan and implement patient care. Ability to make sound nursing judgment based on nursing theory. Awareness of perioperative role of nurse in the operating room. Medical records documentation is legible, concise and accurate. Ability to organize equipment, instruments, medication and supplies for cases according to patient needs and physician preference cards. Assumes responsibility for competency and takes initiative for professional development and continuing education.

Knowledge: Working knowledge and experience in hospital or ambulatory surgical center operating room. Ability to adhere to work schedule and manage time appropriately. Ability to utilize resources in a timely, organized and cost effective manner. Ability to circulate all types of cases preferred. Monitors stock levels, outdated supplies and equipment needs and reports appropriately.

Machines, Equipment, Work Aides: Telephone and fax. Standard operating room machinery, equipment, and patient monitors.

Physical Demands / Work Environment: See the Physical Demand Analysis form for information specific to this position.

Essential Competencies / Performance Expectations

Job ID: Premier