Licensed Practical Nurse ( LPN)

Job ID
2024-6017
Job Locations
US-GA-Morrow
Category
Clinical Staff
Type
Regular Full-Time

Company Overview

At Clayton Eye Center, our purpose is to provide the highest level of eye care possible to each patient enhancing individual lifestyles and vision. We are committed through a highly skilled and compassionate team of Doctors providing services with leading-edge technology in efficient and cost effective manner. We offer various services including Cataracts, Glaucoma, Retina, Family Eye Care, contact lenses, cosmetic, oculoplastic & reconstructive surgery with multiple locations on the south side of Georgia.

Position Summary

We are now hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse ( LPN) to assist Physician(s) and the Nurse Manager by preparing, maintaining and anticipating patient needs for all surgical procedures in accordance to regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

•Assist Nurse Manager with clinical and administrative tasks

Obtain intravenous access upon patient admission

Obtaining supplies from other areas as needed
• Returning supplies and equipment to the appropriate location
• Effecting handling health or safety hazards for self and patients
• Reporting any unusual occurrences or incidents accurately to the Clinical Director
• Performing other duties as required

• Reviews charts for completeness, follows up on missing data.
• Assists RN in admission and discharge of patients in Pre/Post surgery area.
• Reinforces CCLSC approved teaching materials with patients and families.
• Measures and records vital signs including temperature, blood pressure, respiration, and
pulses; measure and record weights.
• Safely provides wheelchair assistance to patients.
• Demonstrates competency in computer skills when accessing clinical information.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for pre/post room care.
• Remains calm and functions as a team member
• Follows OSHA and other standards for protection against blood borne pathogens
• Maintains or acquires skills on equipment necessary to complete required responsibilities
• Informs perioperative RN of applicable day-to-day situations

Qualifications

  • LPN
  • 0-3 years of experience
  • Maintains current BCLS certification and completion of required annual in-services
  • Ability to work in a surgery center environment with healthcare interactions that include patient contact, hazardous chemicals, and infectious disease under a moderate level of noise
  • Must be able to understand and follow instruction with speed and accuracy
  • Must be able to organize and set priority for work to be done
  • Possesses manual dexterity, mobility, visual acuity, standing, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, attendance, and good interpersonal skills

Company Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package to our employees:

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k w/ Match
  • HSA/FSA
  • Telemedicine
  • Generous PTO Package

We also offer the following benefits for FREE:

  • Employee Discounts and Perks
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Group Life/AD&D
  • Short Term Disability Insurance
  • Long Term Disability Insurance

EyeSouth Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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