Licensed Practical Nurse

LASIK MD•Edmonton, AB

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Working for LASIK MD (an affiliated entity of Vision Group) is to help improve people's eyesight. It is having the feeling of a mission accomplished and a job well done. It is seeing happiness in the eyes of patients and realizing that you have changed the way they see life. All of this can be achieved while having the opportunity to build a stable and rewarding career that meets your full potential. Join our team, where our Great Place to Work® certification represents our commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive culture for every member of our organization.

Requirements

Licensed Practical Nurse registered with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Excellent communication skills in English.
Comfortable traveling between our LASIK MD South, LASIK MD North West locations as shifts will be shared between both locations.

Nice To Haves

Experience in ophthalmology and/or optometry is considered an asset.
Find it easy to connect with others and quickly build trust.
Thrive in a dynamic environment and when working in a team.

Responsibilities

Complete pre-operative admissions for same-day ophthalmic surgeries.
Conduct and document pre-op assessments, including vital signs, medical history, medication reconciliation, allergy verification & surgical consent.
Prepare patients for surgery and support efficient surgical flow.
Provide brief pre-op education and reinforce post-op instructions as required.
Accurately document all assessments and interventions in the EMR.
Support limited post-operative discharge activities within scope.
Support the organization's Risk Management program by identifying and promptly reporting patient safety concerns, incidents, or potential risks to clinic management, to assist in the organization's overall efforts to identify, report, and mitigate risks.
Perform any other task requested by the Center Director or the management team.