Licensed Practical Nurse

Sight Partners Physicians•Mount Vernon, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Northwest Eyes is a nationally recognized, progressive ophthalmic medical and surgical practice seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for our Mount Vernon ASC. We have vast clinical experience in a wide variety of eye surgical services, advanced technology, and proven results. Our Company is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and believes that success requires an environment where colleagues are respected and valued. This role involves providing individualized and specialized nursing care to patients in the ambulatory surgery center in accordance with physician’s orders, recognized nursing standards, legal aspects of current nurse practice within the state, and the center’s policies and procedures. The position requires working cooperatively with physicians and staff, exhibiting teamwork characteristics, and demonstrating initiative, insight, and judgment in all decision-making processes. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Current BLS/AED certification is mandatory
Knowledge of sterile technique as it applies to the operating room and surgical procedures
Knowledge of ophthalmic procedures to be able to anticipate the needs of the surgeon and the safe positioning of patients for those procedures
The proper method of handling instruments, tissue specimens, cultures, and smears before, during, and after use
Demonstrate excellence in communication skills, demonstrated by the ability to convey ideas and information verbally and in writing
Exhibit initiative and the ability to work independently or lead and perform as part of a larger team in a fast-paced environment
Graduate of a college or university and/or an accredited school of nursing
Holds a current license from the State Board of Nursing to practice as a licensed practical nurse

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of operating room and ASC experience preferred

Responsibilities

Preoperative and postoperative patient calls
Patient Admission/Discharge
Record and analyze patient medical histories, symptoms, and conditions
Administer medications and treatments as ordered by the physician
Intraoperative Circulation
Comply with procedures, regulations, and rules in maintaining medical records
Discuss treatment plans with physicians and pharmacists
Maintain knowledge of various instruments used for each type of operation and the proper setup of the operating room
Maintain current knowledge of the fundamentals of asepsis, instrument processing, and sterilization
Complete the required continuing education
Follow all compliance policies and procedures, including HIPAA, OSHA, WISHA, patient confidentiality, and insurance requirements
Function under the direction of all policies, regulations, and procedures of Sight Partners
Monitor patient vital signs in the operating room
Master facility skill competencies that may include: Documentation, Hand Washing, INR Testing, Patient Discharge / Wheelchair Discharge, Patient Positioning, Medication Administration, Injection Safety, Blood Glucose / Glucometer, Controlled Substance Count Procedure, Medication Labeling, IV Insertion and Removal, Time Out, Aseptic Technique / Sterile Field, Environmental Cleaning, Laser Safety, Equipment Operation, Surgical Site Preparation, YAG PI / YAG Laser, Medication administration: Oral, IV, IM, SQ & eyedrops