UROLOGY Pre-Op/PACU LPN (Office-Based Surgery Center)

Job Title

McIver Clinic has been a trusted leader in urological care in Jacksonville since 1921. With multiple locations throughout the greater Jacksonville area and more than 27 providers, we deliver compassionate, patient-centered care across the full spectrum of urology, from minimally invasive procedures to complex surgery and oncology.

We are seeking a skilled, compassionate, and patient-centered Licensed Practical Nurse to join our perioperative team in a busy office-based urology surgery center. The Pre-Op/PACU LPN is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care before and after surgical procedures by ensuring patients are clinically prepared for surgery, safely recover from anesthesia, and receive comprehensive education throughout their surgical experience.

This position offers an excellent work-life balance with a flexible MondayThursday schedule and no weekends, holidays, or on-call responsibilities.

Essential Job Functions

• Perform comprehensive preoperative assessments, including reviewing medical history, medications, allergies, and required documentation.
• Prepare patients for surgery by initiating IV access, administering prescribed medications, and providing preoperative education and support.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the perioperative team to ensure patient readiness and safe surgical care.
• Monitor patients during Phase I and Phase II recovery, assessing airway, vital signs, pain, and overall recovery from anesthesia.
• Recognize and respond promptly to changes in patient condition and postoperative complications.
• Provide postoperative education, discharge instructions, and safely discharge patients according to established protocols.
• Accurately document patient assessments, interventions, treatments, and outcomes in the electronic medical record.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized perioperative environment while adhering to infection prevention and patient safety standards.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, providers, and interdisciplinary staff to ensure continuity of care and efficient patient flow.
• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care while maintaining professionalism, confidentiality, and compliance with organizational policies and regulatory standards.
• Perform administrative duties and complete other duties as assigned to support daily operations and ensure efficient workflow.

Requirements

Education

• Completed an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of Pre-Op/PACU nursing experience preferred
• Minimum of 1 year of urology nursing experience preferred

Licensure & Certifications

• Current, unrestricted LPN Florida license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift, position, and assist patients and move equipment safely.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced office-based surgical environment.
• Early morning start times may be required.