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We are seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to assist in preparing patients in the preoperative area before they undergo eye surgery. Candidates must be able to start IVs. As an LPN, you will be an integral part of our healthcare team, providing essential patient care in a surgical setting under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Clinical Skills

o Assesses patient/significant others understanding of disease process and need for surgical intervention.

o Performs pre/post operative teaching to patient/significant other.

o Demonstrates appropriate nursing management and intervention preoperatively and postoperatively.

o Assess the patient for level of recovery from anesthesia.

o Provides effective airway management postoperatively.

o Assesses and manages postoperative complications, such as nausea and vomiting.

o Provides safe medication administration.

o Manages patient complications/emergencies preoperatively and postoperatively.

o Utilizes aseptic technique and infection control principles to establish and maintain intravenous access.

o Reports significant patient information to medical staff appropriately.

o Demonstrates knowledge and skill in caring for the latex sensitive patient.

o Initiates and follows procedure protocol.

o Demonstrates appropriate care for the patient experiencing pain.

o Demonstrates techniques to relieve patient’s pain and evaluates the effectiveness of the techniques used.

o Documents patient response during postoperative period.

o Actively participates, develops, and implements activities and measures promoting quality care.

Candidates must be have:

  • Valid Alabama LPN license
  • Active certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and patient privacy
  • Ability to work effectively with diverse patient populations

Expected hours: 8 – 16 per week

Work Location: In person

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