Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (bilingual)

Company Intro

At American Vision Partners (AVP), we partner with the most respected ophthalmology practices in the country and integrate best-in-class management systems, operational infrastructure, and advanced technology to provide the highest quality patient care possible. Our practices include Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center, Southwestern Eye Center, Retinal Consultants of Arizona, M&M Eye Institute, Abrams Eye Institute, Southwest Eye Institute, Aiello Eye Institute, Moretsky Cassidy Vision Correction, Wellish Vision Institute, West Texas Eye Associates and Vantage Eye Center. We are focused on building the nation’s largest and most comprehensive eye care practices and currently operate more than 100 eye care centers in Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, California and Texas – including 25 ambulatory surgical centers.At AVP we value teamwork, providing exceptional experiences, continuous improvement, financial strength, and hard work. We are committed to providing best-in-class patient care, pioneering research and technology, and most importantly, rewarding and recognizing our employees!

Overview

As an Licensed Practical Nurse, your strong detail orientation and multi-tasking skills will be essential in our fast-paced, high-volume environment. You will provide a safe and efficient environment for all patients in our Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) during the perioperative phases.

Responsibilities

• Primarily performing Chart Prep; creating Histories and physicals & completing the Chart Check at the end of the day.
• Helping admit Check-in
• Prepare preoperative and postoperative areas for patient. Monitor cleanliness, assemble supplies, and check equipment for proper functioning.
• Provide physical or emotional support to patients as needed.
• Assist anesthesia provider during patient anesthetic stages.
• Assist in safe transportation and position of patient.
• Provide evaluation, observation and treatment of patients under local anesthesia.
• Communicate with patient and family as necessary, providing information and emotional support.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of patient􀂶s pre-operative and post-operative experience.
• Start IVs as ordered, if certified.
• Remove IV.
• Administer oral medications and eye drops as ordered.
• Physiologically monitors patient during the pre- and post- operative processes.
• Participates in patient/family teaching.
• Orders supplies for pre-op/recovery area as needed.
• Maintains familiarity with code procedure and crash cart.
• Participates in fire drills and mock codes as directed.
• Performs whatever tasks are necessary to function as part of the surgery team and keep surgery flowing smoothly.
• Encourages a team oriented environment and follows company guidelines and policies.
• Participates in on-going training and continuing education.
• Shows respect and deals appropriately with co-workers, patients, and visitors.
• Performs any and all duties assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Graduate of accredited program for Practical Nurses
• Current Arizona LPN License
• BLS certification required
• 1-year Ophthalmology experience as a Surgery RN is a plus
• ASC experience preferred
• Dedicated to patient satisfaction
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to work as a member of the surgical team.
• REQUIRED: Fluent in Spanish

Benefits & Perks

Your health, happiness and your future matters! At AVP, we offer everything from medical and dental insurance, significant eye care discounts, child care assistance, pet insurance, continuing education funds, 401(k), paid holidays, PTO, Sick Time, opportunity for growth, and much more!