Clinic LVN

Betty Hardwick Center; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Betty Hardwick Center in Abilene, TX is seeking a licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to join a multi-site mental health program serving adults, children, and adolescents.

The LVN will follow Medication Clinic protocols, assist with prescription processes, and support care via face-to-face, telemedicine, or other electronic means across five county areas.

Qualifications

• Must have LVN license in Texas.
• Experience in mental health or medical services for adults/children preferred.
• Must have a valid Texas Driver's License and be insurable.
• Proficient computer skills and good written/verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Prep and audit medical records prior to physician review.
• Transcribe orders accurately for paper or electronic records.
• Issue medications from the Medication Room as identified.
• Assess symptoms and report changes to the physician or prescriber.
• Provide telemedicine or in-person psychiatric services as required.

Skills

Nursing skills

Critical thinking

Customer service

Written and verbal communication

Computer skills

Education

Texas LVN license

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

The Clinic LVN position is responsible for following Medication Clinic protocols. Clinic will serve Adult/Child/Adolescent MH patients in clinic locations in five county area. Some travel to rural clinics in company vehicles may be required. Our services are provided to both local and rural jails via telemedicine services. Psychiatric services may be provided in face to face , telemedicine or other electronic means and competency in all these areas is required. Non-direct care activities include prepping and auditing the medical records for each visit prior to assessment by the physician or mid-level prescriber requesting laboratory studies and other diagnostic procedures; transcribing physician/physician extender orders as written; accurate calculation and writing of prescriptions of medication for physician review/signature (either in paper form or electronic health/prescribing records), assessment and reporting to the physician any symptoms, adverse reactions or change in client status. This position may be required to provide issuance of medications to properly identified patients from our Medication Room. License must be maintained as a condition of employment. Administratively the position reports to the RN Clinic Program Administrator.

Qualifications

• LVN licensed by the State of Texas.
• Experience in mental health and/or medical services for children and adults is preferable.
• Must have a valid Texas Driver's License and is an insurable driver.
• Must have good computer skills.
• Excellent critical thinking/nursing process skills.
• Customer service oriented.
• Written and verbal communication skills.

Hours for this position are Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm, flexible.

This is a Full-Time position. Benefits are available.

Will be eligible for a one- and two-year increase, depending on satisfactory performance.