Licensed Vocational Nurse

Sono Bello•San Ramon, CA

12h•$29 - $36

About The Position

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) supports patient care before, during, and after procedures, assists surgical teams, and helps ensure safety, compliance, and a high-quality patient experience. The role contributes to clinic operations, patient education, and quality improvement efforts. The nurse assists with pre-operative and post-operative visits and procedures, educates patients about care and recovery, monitors patient responses, and maintains clinical documentation and confidentiality. Procedural duties include preparing the operating room, positioning patients, handling surgical tools and equipment, documenting intraoperative events, and assisting with post-procedure care and discharge. The role also supports supply management, compliance documentation, scheduling, photography uploads, staff training, and clinic performance goals. The position requires a current nursing license and ACLS certification. Sono Bello will train candidates in post-operative and/or OR circulator duties; experience in those areas is preferred but not required. The job involves working in a fast-paced clinical environment, standing, and lifting up to 25 pounds. The stated compensation range is $28.96–$36.19 USD, with actual pay varying by location and qualifications. Full-time employees may be eligible for incentives, equity, health coverage, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. The listed benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), EAP, PTO, and paid holidays; eligibility may vary by employment status.

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.
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 feet, and manage a high-paced clinical environment.
Demonstrated reasoning, math, and problem-solving aptitude.

Nice To Haves

Post-operative and/or OR circulator experience; this experience is preferred but not required, and on-the-job training is provided.

Responsibilities

Assist with pre-operative and post-operative visits and surgical procedures.
Educate patients on pre- and post-operative 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.