Sr Lic Vocational NurseLubbock
36869BR
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- Reports data, identifies and reports alterations in patient responses to assist in the identification of problems and formulation of goals/ outcomes and patient-centered plans of care in collaboration with patients, their families, and the interdisciplinary health care team.
- 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.
- Implements teaching plans for patients and their families with health learning needs.
- Participates in the identification of patient needs for referral to resources and facilitates continuity of care.
- Assists with or performs exams and procedures and documents intervention in EMR.
- Takes and records accurate vital signs
- Communicates with patients via telephone per clinic protocols.
- Prepares and operates necessary equipment and instruments for examinations, treatments and procedures.
- Sterilizes and disinfects medical equipment.
- Stocks and Inspects inventory of supplies in examination and treatment rooms.
- Completes Annual Nursing Core Competency Training and Skills Fair
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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