Conemaugh Nason Medical Center is seeking an LPN for our Central Sterile team. The LPN is responsible for preparing and assembling medical and surgical supplies, instrumentation, and equipment, maintaining the sterile processing areas and receiving and distributing surgical supplies and equipment. He or she will participate in patient and family teaching, provide leadership by interacting appropriately with staff, physicians and other departments to meet patient/family needs and will provide care that is consistent with professional and hospital standards.

Conemaugh Nason Medical Center is a 45-bed hospital that serves rural and suburban populations in Roaring Spring, Altoona, and parts of Blair, Bedford, and Huntingdon counties. Caring for the community since 1900, Conemaugh Nason Medical Center prides itself on providing safe, high quality, compassionate care. With a state-of-the art cardiac catheterization lab, Conemaugh Nason offers a range of inpatient and outpatient cardiac services close to home when every minute matters. The hospital provides 24/7 emergency care as an accredited chest pain center, and offers comprehensive outpatient, imaging, diagnostic, and specialty services. As a LifePoint Health National Quality Leader, Conemaugh Nason is leading the way among peers by delivering the highest quality of care for patients.

Conemaugh Nason is also a member of the Conemaugh Health System, a Duke LifePoint Healthcare system. Conemaugh Health System serves more than a half-million patients each year through the Nason Physician Group, Conemaugh Physician Group and Medical Staff, a network of four hospitals, specialty clinics and patient-focused programs.

Essential Functions:

Promote the mission, vision and values of the organization.

Follow established protocols for cleaning, decontaminating, preparing and packaging, disinfecting or sterilizing, and storing medical and surgical supplies and equipment.

Distribute medical and surgical supplies from sterile processing areas to other areas within the facility or health care organization as needed.

Adhere to standard precautions including the use of personal protective equipment.

Follow safety procedures and manufacturer’s instructions when handling cleaning solutions, supplies and equipment.

Operates departmental equipment daily according to manufacturer instructions with emphasis on safety.

Monitor, interpret and document results of physical, chemical and biological indicators for all types of sterilizers used in the sterile processing area.

Prepare and distribute surgical instrument sets according to physician’s preference cards and anticipated needs of the perioperative team.

Inventory, receive, and restock materials used for supporting sterile processing services.

Carry out appropriate sterilization methods, utilizing care and guidelines for use of steam, ethylene oxide and low temp sterilizers.

Follow appropriate infection control techniques throughout various work stations within the department and throughout the hospital.

Collect data and keep sterilization records on file.

Assist with improving the quality of sterile processing services and identifying pertinent evidence to establish benchmarks as directed.

Develop the strategic plan and processes to attain expected outcomes for sterile processing services.

Participate in the performance appraisal process.

Use problem-solving and conflict resolution skills to foster effective work relationships with team members.

Maintain required competencies

Act as a patient advocate and maintain privacy and confidentiality of individuals and health information.

Organizational Expectations:

Demonstrates support of the mission, vision, values, goals and general policies of Conemaugh Nason Medical Center.

Complies with corporate compliance guidelines and requirements of federal, state and local regulatory and accrediting agencies.

Adheres to the standards of professional ethics and handles confidential information in strict conformance with departmental and Medical Center policies.

Provides quality care and services consistent with Medical Center standards and participates in the Medical Center’s Continuous Quality Improvement Program.

Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in response to unexpected changes in the workload, emergencies, staffing and scheduling.

Uses tact, sensitivity, sound judgment and a professional attitude when relating with co-workers, patients, families, and visitors.

Performs duties in a self-directed and cooperative manner with minimal need for supervision. Uses time constructively for maximum productivity.

Treats all co-workers, patients, families, and visitors with consideration to their rights, cultural diversity, privacy, comfort and emotional needs. Serves as a patient advocate and fosters a work culture of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Attends all mandatory trainings and completes all required Life Talent education assignments within a timely manner. Keeps updated regarding Medical Center changes through meeting attendance and review of posted information; attends briefs, debriefs, and huddles.

Abides by and references the Employee Handbook and other pertinent facility policies, including clinical, non-clinical, safety, and infection control.

Job Requirements:

License/Certification:

Licensed Practical Nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Maintenance of current CPR certification

Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) preferred but not required

Competitive wage and benefits package, 401K, PTO, onsite occupational health and pharmacy.

$15,000 Sign-On Bonus!!!