Licensed Vocational Nurse - Athenix Plastic Surgery - Fresno

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PRN Fresno, CA, US

Salary Range: $30.00 To $38.00 Annually

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) — Athenix Advanced Plastic Surgery
- Fresno, CA

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) plays a critical role in delivering high-quality patient care within a plastic surgery and aesthetic practice. This position involves providing preoperative and postoperative nursing care, assisting with surgical follow-up appointments, wound management, and patient education under the supervision of registered nurses and physicians. The LVN is responsible for monitoring patient recovery, recognizing potential postoperative complications, assisting with office-based procedures, and ensuring accurate clinical documentation.

Additionally, the LVN serves as an important communication link between patients, surgeons, and the clinical team, promoting patient safety, satisfaction, and continuity of care. Ultimately, the LVN contributes to optimal surgical outcomes by delivering compassionate, skilled nursing care while adhering to established clinical protocols and standards.

• Current and valid Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license in the State of California.
• Completion of an accredited vocational nursing program.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Previous nursing experience in plastic surgery, cosmetic surgery, or an outpatient surgical setting required.
• Experience with postoperative patient care, wound assessments, dressing changes, and surgical drain management.
• Strong understanding of infection prevention, aseptic technique, nursing principles, and medical terminology.
• Ability to recognize potential postoperative complications and promptly elevate concerns to the supervising RN or physician.
• Ability to pass background checks and meet health screening requirements.

• Experience with cosmetic procedures including breast augmentation, abdominoplasty, liposuction, body contouring, and facial plastic surgery.
• Experience assisting physicians with minor office-based procedures and postoperative treatments.
• Familiarity with postoperative complications including infection, hematoma, seroma, wound dehiscence, and venous thromboembolism.
• Knowledge of compression garments, surgical drains, and postoperative recovery protocols.
• Familiarity with electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and patient communication skills.
• Additional certifications such as IV therapy or wound care.

• Provide direct preoperative and postoperative nursing care, including monitoring vital signs, assessing surgical incisions, performing dressing changes, and assisting with wound and drain management.
• Assist plastic surgeons during postoperative follow-up appointments, minor procedures, and wound treatments as directed.
• Monitor patient recovery, identify potential postoperative complications, and promptly communicate concerns to the supervising RN or physician.
• Educate patients and families regarding preoperative preparation, postoperative instructions, medications, incision care, activity restrictions, and expected recovery.
• Respond to patient telephone calls, address postoperative concerns within the LVN scope of practice, and coordinate follow-up care as appropriate.
• Document patient assessments, treatments, telephone encounters, and provider communications accurately and timely in the electronic medical record.
• Collaborate with surgeons, registered nurses, and other clinical staff to ensure efficient patient flow, continuity of care, and a positive…