Licensed Practical Nurse - OR Internship **Winter 2027**
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Summary
The OR LPN Internship is a full-time paid 16 to 18-week course designed to train the Licensed Practical Nurse in the perioperative scrub role in the Operating Room through didactic and preceptored clinical experiences in various surgical specialties and campuses. Responsibilities of the scrub and circulating nurse, basic principles of asepsis, ethical-legal aspects and the preparation, care and application of surgical supplies and equipment will be presented. Interns will have an opportunity to apply knowledge and skills learned in the clinical setting and have the experience and support to successfully complete the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) Perioperative 101: A Core Curriculum. Clinical orientation success and departmental needs determine intern placement in a full-time position at a LVHN surgical campus.
Job description
Summary
Participates as a member of the surgical team by scrubbing to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure while staying vigilant for maintenance of the sterile field. Anticipates the need of the surgeon and handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure.
Job Duties
- Facilitates the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures and ensures that the operating room is a safe environment.
- Performs appropriate surgical counts according to facility policy and organizes case carts for upcoming procedures.
- Works in collaboration with the operating room circulator prior to a surgical procedure by preparing the operating room, gathering and preparing sterile supplies, instruments, and equipment.
- Prepares and maintains the sterile field using sterile and aseptic techniques and ensures that the surgical equipment is functioning properly and safely.
- Performs in-between case cleaning turnover in the operating room suite.
Requirements
- Technical School Diploma LPN Program
- Less than 1 year
- Ability to initiate, accept and adapt to constant change within a healthcare setting.
- Effective communication and customer service skills.
- Knowledge of medical and surgical supplies and sterile techniques.
- Time management and organizational skills.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania
- LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
Company overview
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is a major healthcare provider and hospital network based in Allentown, Pennsylvania, serving the Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania regions. Founded in 1899, LVHN operates as a comprehensive healthcare system with 13 hospital campuses, 28 health centers, numerous primary and specialty care physician practices, and multiple urgent care locations. The network's flagship facility, Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, is Pennsylvania's third-largest hospital and features the state's first Level One Trauma Center. LVHN provides a wide range of medical services including specialized institutes for cancer care, heart and vascular treatment, surgical excellence, orthopedics, and neuroscience. The network operates the third-largest heart surgery program in Pennsylvania, performing over 1,200 open-heart procedures annually, and maintains one of the state's largest cancer centers treating over 2,400 new patients each year. In August 2024, LVHN completed a merger with Jefferson Health, becoming part of a larger healthcare system with 32 hospitals and over 700 locations across Pennsylvania. Prior to the merger, LVHN was the largest employer in the Lehigh Valley metropolitan region, with approximately 20,000 employees dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare services to the community.