About the role#
The OR LPN Internship is a full-time, paid 16 to 18-week program starting in January 2027. This course trains Licensed Practical Nurses for the perioperative scrub role through a mix of classroom learning and clinical experience. You will cover principles of asepsis, surgical equipment care, and legal aspects of the operating room. Interns work toward completing the AORN Perioperative 101 curriculum. Successful completion of the program and departmental needs determine your final placement at a surgical campus.
What you'll do#
- Support the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures.
- Maintain a safe environment and follow facility policy for surgical counts.
- Organize case carts for upcoming procedures.
- Collaborate with the operating room circulator to prepare the room, gather sterile supplies, and set up equipment.
- Maintain the sterile field using aseptic techniques.
- Ensure all surgical equipment functions safely.
- Perform cleaning and turnover of the operating room suite between cases.
What you'll need#
- Technical School Diploma from an LPN program.
- Current State of Pennsylvania LPN license.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification.
- Knowledge of medical and surgical supplies and sterile techniques.
- Strong time management, organization, and communication skills.
- Ability to adapt to change within a healthcare environment.
- Physical ability to lift and carry 40-50 lbs, push or pull patients on stretchers, and stand or walk for long periods.
Location & details#
- Location: Hazleton, Pennsylvania.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Monday to Friday, typically between 6:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
- Term: Winter 2027.
About Lehigh Valley Health Network
Lehigh Valley Health Network is an integrated academic health care delivery system based in Allentown, Pennsylvania. It operates 32 hospitals and more than 700 care sites throughout eastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey. The system provides services across 95 clinical specialties including cardiology, oncology, and trauma surgery. It functions as a nonprofit organization and is part of Jefferson Health.
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