SURGERY - LPN

McFarland Eye Care; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental Benefits

PTO / Vacation

401K

Employee Discounts on Contacts & Eyewr

Job summary

McFarland Eye Care is seeking a full-time surgical nurse for The Surgery Center at The Valley in Little Rock, AR. The role involves pre-op and post-op duties, medication administration, vitals monitoring, and collaboration with doctors and staff to ensure patient safety.

The position offers a day shift schedule (no nights, no weekends, no holidays) with full health and dental benefits, PTO, and 401K. Clinic support and patient education are part of daily activities as well as post-op follow-up

Qualifications

• Must have Arkansas LPN license.
• CPR certification required.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing for LPN.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating room and assist in pre-op/post-op duties; documentations completed timely.
• Administer medications and monitor patient vitals; assist OR staff and physicians with equipment.
• Assist in clinic with patient medical needs and injections as needed.
• Review post-op instructions with patient and family; ensure discharge papers are signed.
• Answer phone calls from patients and pharmacists regarding medications and Rx refills.
• Obtain medical history on surgical patients and schedule tests/procedures as required.
• Assess patients in clinic with medical needs and direct care per protocol.
• Review surgical charts for accuracy and prepare new surgical charts.

Skills

Typing 35 wpm

Verbal communication

Professional demeanor

Eye clinic experience

Surgical nursing experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

LPN license (Arkansas)

CPR certification

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: The Surgery Center at The Valley - Little Rock, AR 72212, Position Type: Full Time, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Nurse, Do you want to make a difference in someone's life? Do you want to work for a dynamic and busy organization that cares about its patients and team?

If so...

McFarland Eye Care wants YOU!!!

Monday-Friday, no nights, no weekends! No holidays! Full Health & Dental Benefits, PTO/Vacation, 401K and so much more!

Employee Discounts on Contacts, Eye Wear, LASIK, Surgical Procedures, Cosmetic Treatments/Injections, Etc…

Job Summary:

Performs surgical nurse duties, including; administering medications and tests, monitoring patients throughout surgery as directed by the protocol as prescribed by the physician. Also may assist in Clinic as necessary with patient medical needs. Builds rapport and a positive relationship with doctors, staff members, and patients.

Essential Functions:

• On surgery days will be assigned in the OR to either Post-Op or Pre-Op duties to include:Prepare the operating room.Accurately complete all required documentation before and after surgery in a timely manner.Perform pre-op identification of patient and confirmation of procedure scheduled.Must follow the physician’s directions, comply with all surgical protocols, and follow all hygiene guidelines to ensure the safety of the patient.Prep and assist patients before surgery and assist patients after surgery. Administer and monitor patient medications, monitor patient vitalsAssist OR staff and physicians with equipment, supplies, and gowning.Dispose of biohazards in the appropriate manner.Maintain an adequate level of supplies in the surgery rooms at all times.Review post-op instructions with the patient and family. Ensure that discharge papers are signed and prescribed RX is complete and signed by the physician.Ensure that all equipment, medications, and instruments are properly cleaned, returned, and secured to their designated location.As assigned answer phone calls from patients and pharmacists regarding medications, problems, Rx refills, enter Return Phone Call form conversations in the computer, etc.
• Make post-op phone calls to review post-operative care and confirm follow-up appointments.
• Obtain a thorough medical history on surgical patients as requested, order and schedule patients for tests/procedures as necessary, and request clearance as required.
• Assess patients in the clinic with medical needs (HTN, low or high blood sugar, chest pain, etc.) Direct care, as outlined by protocol. Perform various testing and injections when necessary.
• Review surgical charts for accuracy and prepare new surgical charts.

Qualifications: Education Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing for Licensed Practical Nurses
• Must maintain current Arkansas license to practice as an LPN
• Must maintain current CPR Certification

Experience/Skills/Other Requirements

Required:

• Ability to work in a professional, positive, and pleasant way with others at MEC.
• Typing ability of 35 wpm.
• Maintain a professional manner in stressful situations
• Strong verbal communication skills in order to converse clearly and professionally with patients and staff

Desired:

• At least one year of experience in an eye care clinic
• At least one year of experience in surgery
• At least one year of experience with electronic health records.