Sr Lic Vocational NurseLubbock
35932BR
Position DescriptionEmployees in this classification are experienced LVN's responsible for performing a wide variety of patient care activities in an assigned specialty or subspecialty outpatient clinic. Work is performed under the direction of a staff nurse and/or physician as part of a total health care team in providing complete evaluations to patients. Works under the direct supervision of staff nurse or physician. No delegated supervisory authority; may instruct co-workers and supervise them in the performance of special procedures. Work is performed under usual clinic conditions, necessitating a high degree of contact with patients, families and clinic personnel.
Major/Essential Functions-Supports the Service Plus philosophy of Texas Tech and the Department of ENT.
-Direct and coordinate clinical activities of ENT nursing staff at HSC and remote locations.
-Communicates with patients via telephone per clinic protocols.
-Prepares and operates necessary equipment and instruments for examination, treatments and procedures.
-Sterilizes and disinfects medical equipment and instruments.
-Maintains inventory of supplies in examination and procedure rooms.
-Completes Annual Nursing Core Competency Training and Skills Fair.
-Participates in emergency preparedness drills in department.
-Attends nursing staff meetings.
-Participates in the identification of patient needs for referral to resources and facilitate continuity of care.
-Assist with or performs exams and procedures and documents intervention in EMR.
-Takes and records accurate vital signs and measurements.
-Assists in determining the physical and mental health status, needs, and preferences of culturally, ethnically, and socially diverse patients and their families.
-Communicates patient data using EMR to support decision-making to improve patient care.
-Refills and/or sends medications to pharmacies according to clinic and facility policy.
-Train, and counsel assigned staff and monitor performance.
-Perform employee evaluations for immediate subordinates.
-Work with physicians and administrators to develop clinical, facility, and equipment needs assessment.
-Formulate and implement ongoing JCAHO approved technical training programs for nurses.
-Establish clinical nursing protocols.
-Develop and maintain a good working relationship with nurses to ensure high staff satisfaction and morale.
-Work under supervision of Administrator to assure effective nursing operations.
-Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications+Education:+ Completion of a Board of Nursing accredited program of vocational nursing. +License/Certification:+ Current Vocational Nursing license in the state of Texas or the attainment of a temporary permit from the Board of Nursing to practice vocational nursing pending full licensure in the state of Texas. +Experience:+ At least two years of LVN experience in a hospital, clinic or community-based environment.
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