Technical skills
About the Swan Center for Plastic Surgery
Swan has been known for making Atlanta more beautiful for over 30 years. Our Board certified Atlanta plastic surgeons, Dr. Bauer, Dr. Fardo, and Dr. Catignani, have extensive training and aesthetic sensibility. They help their Atlanta cosmetic surgery patients achieve a natural, yet enhanced appearance. Since safety is as important as results, our operating facility is fully accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO).
Swan has a strong team who enjoy working together collaboratively and a true emphasis is placed on the patient experience, results, and safety. Swan has partnered with United Aesthetics Alliance (UAA), a growing private equity-backed plastic surgery and med spa platform with practices across the country.
Position Summary
The Clinic LPN
provides high-quality clinical and patient care support within a plastic surgery practice setting. This role partners closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, and clinical staff to deliver safe, efficient, and patient-centered care across surgical consultations, pre- and post-operative visits, and non-surgical aesthetic treatments. The LPN plays a key role in patient education, clinical preparation, and ensuring an exceptional patient experience.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Patient Care & Clinical Support
Assist providers with patient examinations, minor procedures, and treatments
Prepare patients for consultations, procedures, and follow-up visits
Perform vital signs, patient assessments, and documentation in EMR
Support pre-operative and post-operative care, including dressing changes and wound care
Administer medications and injections as permitted by scope of practice and clinic protocols
Patient Education & Experience
Educate patients on pre- and post-procedure instructions, recovery expectations, and aftercare
Reinforce physician treatment plans and answer patient questions
Ensure a high-touch, concierge-level patient experience consistent with aesthetic practice standards
Clinical Operations
Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant medical documentation
Prepare and maintain exam rooms, ensuring cleanliness and proper stocking of supplies
Assist with inventory management, ordering, and tracking of clinical supplies
Adhere to infection control, OSHA, and HIPAA standards
Coordination & Communication
Collaborate with providers, front office, and surgical teams to ensure seamless patient flow
Support scheduling coordination for procedures and follow-ups as needed
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and team members
Requirements
- Education & Licensure
- Active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of practice
- Current BLS/CPR certification required
- Experience
- 1–3 years of clinical nursing experience preferred
- Experience in plastic surgery, dermatology, aesthetics, or outpatient surgical settings strongly preferred
- Skills & Competencies
- Strong clinical skills with attention to detail and patient safety
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment
- Professional demeanor with a strong emphasis on discretion and confidentiality
- Proficiency with EMR systems and basic computer applications