Licensed Vocational Nurse

Sono Bello•San Antonio, TX

3d•$23 - $29

About The Position

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) supports patient care before, during, and after procedures, assists surgical teams, and helps ensure patient safety, regulatory compliance, and a high-quality patient experience. The role also contributes to clinic operations, patient education, documentation, and quality improvement efforts. The nurse assists with preoperative and postoperative visits and surgical procedures; educates patients about care, recovery bundles, and clinic protocols; monitors patient responses and escalates concerns to an RN or physician; and maintains clinical records and patient confidentiality. Procedural support includes preparing the operating room, positioning patients, handling surgical tools and equipment, maintaining intraoperative documentation, supporting laser safety and drug labeling, and assisting with post-procedure cleaning, dressing, and discharge. Additional duties include managing supplies and equipment, using company tools for compliance and documentation, attending meetings and trainings, completing required certifications, and assisting with photography uploads, scheduling, and general clinic tasks. The role requires professionalism, sound clinical judgment, effective communication and organization, and the ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment. The position requires the ability to lift up to 25 pounds and remain on one’s feet. Other tasks may be assigned or responsibilities modified in accordance with operational needs, licensure, and applicable standards.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited program.
Current state licensure; an active Compact Nursing License is accepted in lieu of state-specific licensure.
Maintain an active license and meet renewal requirements.
Current ACLS certification.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic health records.
Effective communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
Competency in infection control, wound assessment, and emergency response.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds, work on one’s feet, and manage a high-paced clinical environment.
Demonstrated reasoning, math, and problem-solving aptitude.

Nice To Haves

Postoperative and/or operating room circulator experience; this experience is preferred but not required, and on-the-job training is provided.

Responsibilities

Assist with preoperative and postoperative visits and surgical procedures.
Educate patients on preoperative and postoperative care, recovery bundles, and clinic protocols.
Monitor patient responses and escalate concerns to an RN or physician.
Maintain clinical documentation and patient confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA.
Support clinic safety protocols and sterilization procedures.
Prepare operating room setups, position patients, and prepare surgical tools.
Maintain accurate intraoperative documentation, including Time Out and surgical notes.
Support laser safety, drug labeling, and equipment handling.
Assist with post-procedure cleaning, dressing application, and patient discharge.
Track and manage medical supplies and equipment.
Use Sono Bello tools, including the Manuals Portal and QM, for compliance and documentation.
Attend staff meetings and trainings and complete required certifications.
Assist with photography uploads, appointment scheduling, and general clinic duties.
Maintain professionalism, patient rapport, and sound clinical judgment.
Understand and enforce OSHA, AAAHC, and company quality standards.
Participate in clinic performance goals and KPIs.
Stay current on company policies, procedures, and safety manuals.