LPN – Eye Surgery ASC Nurse: Patient Care

Northwest Eye Surgeons, Inc.; Mount Vernon (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Northwest Eye Surgeons in Washington is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide specialized nursing care in our Ambulatory Surgery Center. You will support patients through their surgical experience, adhering to physician orders, nursing standards, state regulations, and facility policies to ensure safety and high-quality care.

The role emphasizes teamwork, clinical judgment, and thorough patient education, including preoperative and postoperative calls and documentation; prior

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Sterile techniques

Infection prevention

Patient safety

Ophthalmic procedures

Clinical judgment

Communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Education

Accredited practical nursing program

Washington State LPN license

BLS/AED certification

OR/ASC experience preferred

Job description

Northwest Eye Surgeons in Washington is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide specialized nursing care in our Ambulatory Surgery Center. You will support patients through their surgical experience, adhering to physician orders, nursing standards, state regulations, and facility policies to ensure safety and high-quality care.

The role emphasizes teamwork, clinical judgment, and thorough patient education, including preoperative and postoperative calls and documentation; prior