Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse

Sono Bello; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and high-energy team at a leading cosmetic surgery center, where you can make a difference in patients' lives. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a supportive environment focused on 'happy medicine', with no night shifts or holiday work, promoting a healthy work-life balance. As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will be integral to the full patient experience, from pre-procedure to post-procedure care, while enjoying competitive pay and benefits. If you are passionate about helping others achieve their best selves, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

No work on holidays

No night shifts

Competitive pay

Health coverage

401(k)

Paid time off

Parental leave

Qualifications

• Valid LVN/LPN License and ACLS certification required.
• Strong clinical judgment and problem-solving skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with pre-operative and post-operative visits as required.
• Support physician during procedures and maintain medical supplies.

Skills

Valid and current State LVN/LPN License

ACLS certification

Clinical judgment

Problem-solving skills

Familiarity with MS Office

Basic math skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited LVN/LPN program

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse

Sono Bello is America's top cosmetic surgery specialist, with 185+ board-certified surgeons who have performed over 300,000 laser lipo and body contouring procedures. A career at Sono Bello means being part of a dynamic and high-energy work environment where every team member can make a difference. We love what we do, and it shows! We believe everyone deserves to have their best body today and pursue their best life now.

Sono Bello is a fast-paced small surgery center that provides our team members with advantages that most other medical facilities don’t:

• No work on holidays or night shifts, allowing for a normal/regular life balance
• Work in “happy medicine”, treating patients excited about improving their lives
• Competitive pay and benefits
• Opportunity for LPN/LVN to work in the OR

Key Responsibilities

The role encompasses the full patient experience: pre-procedure, intra-procedure, post-procedure, including work in the surgery suite.

• Retrieve individual records promptly upon request
• Monitor collection, processing, maintenance, storage, and access to patient and clinical records
• Assist with pre-operative and post-operative visits as required
• Support RN with opening and closing duties
• Prepare instruments, equipment, and operating room
• Chart and prepare surgery and progress notes
• Support physician during procedures as necessary
• Clean and sterilize operating room and instruments
• Explain treatment procedures, medications, and physician's instructions to patients and caregivers
• Schedule follow-up appointments
• Maintain appropriate medical supplies

Physical Demands

• Use of communication devices like telephone and computer
• Visual and auditory acuity
• Standing and walking for extended periods
• Lifting up to 25 pounds

Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Key Skills/Qualifications

• Valid and current State LVN/LPN License
• ACLS certification within 90 days of hire, maintained annually
• Clinical judgment regarding wound assessment and signs of infection, bleeding, healing
• Ability to interpret instructions in various formats
• Proficiency in writing reports and correspondence
• Problem-solving skills and logical reasoning
• Familiarity with MS Office, including Excel
• Basic math skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited LVN/LPN program with successful passing of the state licensing exam.

Experience

• Less than 1 year as an LVN/LPN
• Experience in a cosmetic surgery center is a plus

Pay varies by location and depends on qualifications, experience, skills, and business needs. Benefits include incentives, equity, health coverage, 401(k), paid time off, and parental leave.