Licensed Practical Nurse (O/R)

Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island•Norwalk, CT

About The Position

Spectrum Vision Partners (“SVP”) and OCLI Vision (“OCLI”) work together to provide world class eye care to our patients to improve lives. SVP, the management services team, supports OCLI vision, one of the largest multi-specialty ophthalmology networks in the U.S. Our unique model and collaborative culture differentiate us in the marketplace and in our service to our patients. We build our culture one hire at a time. We want to build a great team that helps us focus on delivering exceptional eye care: the kind of team people want to be a part of, and the kind of team our patients can’t live without. We are looking for a Pre-Op/Post Op LPN to join our Surgery Center and work alongside our RN’s & Physicians in our renowned, multi-subspeciality eye care group. Working under the supervision of a MD or Registered Nurse, you will provide care to patients in the physician office setting. The LPN is responsible for providing exemplary patient care alongside our Physicians as we treat cataracts, glaucoma, diseases of the cornea, and perform vision correction surgeries while working in the O/R. You will ensure we are prepared with the right instruments and tools at the right time. You will have a working knowledge of all operating room equipment including emergency equipment used in CPR. You will maintain a working knowledge of surgical instruments, and are responsible for their care, maintenance, and cleaning (sterilization included). You will recognize equipment malfunction and be able to do minor troubleshooting. You’ll become familiar with the surgical procedures and techniques of the Surgeons that you work with and will “gown and glove” them like a pro and assist with surgical procedures when needed.

Requirements

You have 1+ years of experience as an LPN in a Surgical Center or Hospital
You’ve completed an LPN program and are licensed and approved by the State LPN Board
You’re detail oriented and a strong communicator
BLS certification required

Nice To Haves

Experience with IV therapy is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Daily: set up and prepares the autoclaves for use, ensuring that the core sterilizer and tabletop units are functioning properly and achieving proper run specifications
Inspect O.R. suite daily to ensure that it meets ASC standards for cleanliness
Initial morning scrub shall be for 3 to 5 minutes; routine scrub is required between cases
Gowning and gloving shall be in accordance with acceptable sterile technique
Set up phaco and retina equipment and instruments while patient is being positioned and prepped
Maintains the instrument table, mayo stands, and instruments in proper order and condition during the case
Assist with stocking of supplies, cleaning of equipment, and room “turn over” in a timely fashion and notify appropriate parties of anything that needs to be addressed
Check IOL with Circulating Registered Nurse for proper style, model, and power
Assist the Circulating R.N. in “closing” the O.R. The O.R. should be left neat, clean, and ready for immediate use
You may be asked to assist with direct patient care, from time to time
Responsible for making and sterilizing packs, instrument trays, packaging and wrapping necessary instruments and items necessary for certain procedures, to ensure their sterility
Responsible for end-of-week cleaning and maintenance of all inventory expiration dates
Conduct lens inventory and report results to the Clinical Director or purchasing agent. Assures a complete consignment prior to the next day’s surgery