Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Ambulatory Surgery Center

Description

Northwest Eye Surgeons is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide specialized nursing care to patients in our Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC). This role supports patients throughout their surgical experience, delivering safe, high-quality care in accordance with physician orders, recognized nursing standards, applicable state regulations, and facility policies and procedures. The ideal candidate demonstrates sound clinical judgment, initiative, teamwork, and a commitment to patient safety and exceptional care.

Key Responsibilities 

• Prepare, admit, monitor, and discharge patients before and after surgical procedures.
• Conduct preoperative and postoperative patient calls and reinforce care instructions.
• Assess and document patient histories, vital signs, and clinical conditions.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered and within scope of practice.
• Assist with intraoperative responsibilities as needed and permitted by scope of practice.
• Perform clinical assessments and diagnostic testing as appropriate.
• Educate patients and families on procedures, medications, and postoperative care.
• Maintain knowledge of surgical instruments, equipment, operating room setup, and ophthalmic procedures.
• Follow established standards for sterile technique, infection prevention, instrument processing, and patient safety.
• Maintain accurate medical records and comply with HIPAA, OSHA, WISHA, and organizational policies.
• Complete required training and continuing education.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of sterile techniques, infection prevention, and patient safety.
• Familiarity with ophthalmic procedures and patient positioning preferred.
• Ability to anticipate surgical team needs and exercise sound clinical judgment.
• Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.

Clinical Competencies

May include patient admission and discharge, medication administration, IV insertion and removal, injections, blood glucose and INR testing, surgical time-out, sterile technique, patient positioning, surgical site preparation, laser safety, YAG procedures, and equipment operation.

Education and Experience

• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program.
• Current, unrestricted Washington State LPN license.
• Current BLS/AED certification.
• One year of operating room or ambulatory surgery center experience preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Comprehensive ancillary benefits.
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays 
• EEO Statement