Graduate Practical Nurse Intern

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

Nurses are pivotal to providing the care that is needed and demanded in our communities. At St. Luke's, we are proud to be the forerunners of that higher quality standard. Our philosophy and professional practice model are our commitment to safe, compassionate and quality patient centered care. Nursing uniquely leaves a lasting impression on patients and families who rely on these skills.

Here at St. Luke’s, PCRAFT values are the guiding core principles of our health care team and the qualities we strive for with every encounter. Pride, caring, respect, accountability, flexibility and teamwork are the qualities our team will deliver every time. As a patient or prospective employee, you can count on every member of the St. Luke’s team to display PCRAFT values in every situation.

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Operating Room functions as an integral member of the surgical team, providing skilled scrub assistance to support safe, high-quality patient care throughout operative procedures. This role is responsible for maintaining a sterile field, anticipating the needs of the surgeon, and efficiently handling surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment during procedures. Handle specimens, medications, and sharps according to established policies. The LPN demonstrates clinical competence, attention to detail, and a commitment to patient safety while collaborating effectively with the interdisciplinary surgical team. The LPN consistently exhibits professionalism and upholds the mission, values, and standards of the organization in all interactions and responsibilities.

HOSPITAL LOCATIONS - openings may vary by campus availability:

·         Allentown Campus

·         Anderson Campus, Easton, Level 1 Trauma Center

·         Grand View Campus, Level 2 Trauma Center

·         Sacred Heart Campus, Allentown

·         West End Orthopedic Hospital, Allentown

What St. Luke's Operating Room LPN Internship Offers:

·         The Length of the internship program is Full-Time competency-based and

is tailored to each individual adult learner.

·         Dedicated Education Team

·         Bridging the Preparation to Practice Gap

·         Support Transition from Novice to Advanced Beginner

·         A Progressive Arrangement of Seminars, Workshops, Supervised hands

on trainings, Simulation, and Clinical Observations

·         Clinical Preceptorship

·         Cultivate Leadership, Team Building, & Conflict Management

·         Oriented to Scrub role

Ideal candidates for application to the St. Luke’s Operating Room LPN Internship Program are: 

·         Practical Nurse Students with prospective Spring/Summer/Winter graduation dates who will be eligible to sit for NCLEX-PN and obtain licensure before start of Internship

·         Experienced LPN that has not worked in the Operating Room setting; preferrable recent hospital experience.

The Operating Room LPN Internship is conducted at various sites within the St. Luke’s University Health Network and is supervised by the Operating Room Internship coordinator. Upon successful completion of the Operating Room RN Internship Program, the intern will work in a St. Luke's Operating Room Department where he/she will practice caring for patients across their lifespans.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Checks supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedure
• Scrubs, gowns, and gloves self and members of the surgical team
• Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for procedure and ensures they are in good working condition
• Performs appropriate counts with circulator prior to the operation and before incision is closed
• Assists with draping sterile field
• Passes instruments, retractors and suture etc., to surgeon during procedure
• Demonstrates ability to anticipate need of the surgical team
• Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during procedure
• Handles surgical specimens appropriately and safely
• Handles sharps and mediations following OR safety policies

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

On-the-job training - minimum of 1-1/2 years, with 8 weeks concentrated orientation period. Maintain current BLS certification.

EDUCATION/LICENSE:

Licensed Practical Nurse with current license to practice in the State of Pennsylvania or New Jersey (Warren Campus).

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Sit up to 1 hour per day.  Stand for up to 8 hours per day; possibly 6 hours at a time.  Walk up to 8-10 hours per day; up to 2 hours at a time.  Continuously required to use manual dexterity for handling and twisting/turning.  Consistently lift and carry objects up to 10 pounds; frequently lift and carry objects up to 25 pounds; frequently push objects up to 100+ pounds (i.e., camera carts, microphones, storage carts, etc.).  Frequently stoop and bend.  Frequently reach above shoulder level.  Must have the ability to move and respond quickly.  Must be able to hear as it relates to normal conversation, high and low frequencies.  Must be able to see as it relates to general, near, far, color, and peripheral vision.  Depth perception necessary.  Ability to tolerate visual monotony. 

Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address.  Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer.  Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable.  It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application.  Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.