What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pre-Op LVN (Full-time) position at Aspen Surgery Center?
JOB SUMMARY:
The Pre-Operative Licensed Vocational Nurse, under the supervision of the Pre-Op/PACU Manager or the Director of Nursing, according to the organizational structure, is responsible for providing peri-operative patient care in accordance with their scope of practice and sound nursing judgment, regulatory and accreditation standards, and the facility's mission, vision, and values. The position must provide direct and indirect patient care across the age continuum; and utilize the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation according to policies and procedures of the facility.
ABILITIES/SKILLS:
- Completes and documents a pre-operative phone interview, obtains necessary diagnostic test results and notifies appropriate physicians and staff regarding variances and/or concerns
- Ability to read and communicate effectively in English
- Additional languages preferred
- Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients in the center
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skill and the nursing process
- Demonstrates the ability to utilize and recognize channels of communication
- Demonstrates the ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with patients, coworkers, and physicians
Benefits:
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
- Life Insurance
- PTO
- 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
- And more!
Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity
Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.