Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse

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

Benefits offered by this job

No work on holidays

No night shifts

Competitive pay

Health coverage

401(k)

Paid time off

Parental leave

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.

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.