LPN

LPN

Eye Associates Northwest Ballard - Seattle, WA 98107

Overview

Salary Range $40.00 - $48.00 Hourly Level Entry Position Type Full Time Education Level 2 Year Degree Travel Percentage None Category Health Care

Description

Comprehensive EyeCare Partners is one of the nations largest vision care management service organization. CompEye is focused on providing best-in-class, full-spectrum practice management and administrative services to its affiliated physicians and practices in support of their mission to deliver clinical excellence. Our Mission: Building the nations preeminent eye care services company by partnering with world class physicians, driving superior clinical and surgical outcomes, while optimizing the patient experience.

Position Summary

Our Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) assist in the organization and daily function of the operating room in accordance with established federal, state and accreditation standards and facility policies and procedures. As well as oversee patient care activities in the operating room and maintain a high standard of safety for the patient and other staff members.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Identifies patient care needs and prioritizes accordingly.
• Demonstrates knowledge of aseptic technique.
• Utilizes aseptic technique and infection control principles to establish and maintain intravenous access.
• Collects and records pertinent patient data. (vital signs, NPO status, medical history, etc.)
• Administers medications according to policy and procedure and within scope of practice.
• Reports abnormal or unexpected outcomes or observations.
• Assists in management of patient complications/emergencies preoperatively and postoperatively.
• Facilitates actions and activities that support accountability to practice.
• Identifies and initiates problem resolution.
• Actively participates, develops and implements activities and measures promoting quality care.

Experience Requirements

• IV skills required
• Clinical experience preferred
• Overseeing patient care within Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) experience preferred.
• Familiar with computer software and the ability to learn new systems quickly (Electronic health record experience preferred).

Education Requirements

• Current Washington LPN or RN license, required.
• BLS & ACLS certifications, preferred.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is primarily required to sit for extended periods, use hands for typing and operating computer equipment, and talk or hear while communicating with callers. The employee may occasionally be required to stand or walk within the call center environment. The employee must have the ability to maintain focus and concentrate on tasks amidst potential distractions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision for reading and distance vision for viewing computer screens. The physical demands of this position typically involve minimal lifting or carrying of objects, not exceeding 10 pounds.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Medical, dental and vision benefit
• Paid Holidays
• Company paid life insurance
• 401(K)
• Paid mileage between practices during work hour
• On-going education available including certification reimbursement
• Discount Programs Including Vision discounts on products and services