Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Job Description

Job Description

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) – Ambulatory Surgery Center

We are seeking a dependable and compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to join our Ambulatory Surgery Center team 4-5 days per week. The LVN will assist in providing safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care before and after outpatient procedures while working under the direction of a Registered Nurse and/or physician.

The ideal candidate is organized, comfortable in a fast-paced procedural environment, and experienced with patient preparation, vital signs, medication administration, documentation, and IV-related duties within the LVN's authorized scope of practice.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing patients for outpatient surgical and interventional procedures.
• Collect and document patient information, including medical history, medications, allergies, and vital signs.
• Assist the RN and physician with pre-procedure patient preparation.
• Prepare procedure rooms and patient care areas before and between cases.
• Monitor and document vital signs and promptly report changes in patient condition to the supervising RN or physician.
• Administer medications as ordered and permitted within the LVN scope of practice and facility policies.
• Perform IV-related duties when appropriately trained and certified and within the LVN scope of practice.
• Assist physicians and RNs during procedures as appropriate and within scope of practice.
• Reinforce patient education and pre-operative/post-operative instructions provided by the RN or physician.
• Assist with post-procedure patient care and monitoring under the direction of the RN.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete patient medical records.
• Follow infection prevention, hand hygiene, aseptic technique, and patient safety protocols.
• Clean, stock, and prepare patient care and procedure areas as assigned.
• Assist with maintaining adequate medical supplies and medications.
• Perform medication, supply, and equipment checks as assigned.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and facility policies.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, RNs, other clinical staff, patients, and caregivers.
• Participate in emergency preparedness, quality improvement, and staff education activities.
• Perform other clinical duties within the LVN scope of practice as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• Graduate of an accredited vocational nursing program.
• Current and unrestricted California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license .
• Current BLS certification .
• Strong patient care and clinical observation skills.
• Ability to accurately obtain and document vital signs and other patient information.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to recognize and promptly report changes in patient condition.
• Ability to work effectively under the direction of an RN and/or physician.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced ambulatory surgery environment.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records and standard clinical equipment.

Preferred:

• Previous experience in an Ambulatory Surgery Center, procedural clinic, operating room, recovery area, or other outpatient surgical setting .
• California-approved IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawal certification , if IV-related duties are required for the position.
• Experience preparing patients for outpatient procedures.
• Experience with pain management, orthopedic, spine, GI, or other interventional procedures, depending on the services provided by the facility.
• ACLS certification.

Position Expectations

The LVN provides nursing care under the direction of a Registered Nurse and/or physician and performs only those duties permitted by the LVN's education, training, licensure, certifications, facility policies, and applicable California laws and regulations.

The LVN is expected to maintain patient safety and confidentiality, follow established clinical protocols and infection-prevention standards, and provide professional and compassionate care throughout the patient's experience at the surgery cen

Synovation Medical Group aims to restore function and richness to patients’ lives, giving them control over their pain and reducing their reliance on medications through collaborative, multidisciplinary pain management programs that are unavailable elsewhere. Synovation Medical Group strives to be a leader in pain management by starting with the premise that treatments must be innovative, ethical, and efficient.

Company Description

Synovation Medical Group aims to restore function and richness to patients’ lives, giving them control over their pain and reducing their reliance on medications through collaborative, multidisciplinary pain management programs that are unavailable elsewhere. Synovation Medical Group strives to be a leader in pain management by starting with the premise that treatments must be innovative, ethical, and efficient.