LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE

AccessHealth Community Health Center; Richmond (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking health center as a Licensed Vocational Nurse, where you will provide essential nursing services under the guidance of experienced healthcare professionals. This role involves patient education, immunization management, and collaboration with a dedicated team to ensure high-quality care for the community. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare and are looking for a supportive environment that values your contributions, this position offers a unique opportunity to grow and thrive in your nursing career.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited vocational nursing program required.
• Must have a valid vocational nursing license kept current.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing services under the direction of providers and Director of Nursing.
• Respond to patient inquiries and provide education about treatments.
• Document immunizations and maintain vaccine supply integrity.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to relate to people at all levels

Team player

High ethical standards

Bilingual ability

Education

Graduate of an accredited vocational nursing program

Valid vocational nursing license

One year work experience

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Job Summary

A licensed vocational nurse assigned to perform nursing services under the direction of physicians, nurse practitioners and/or the Director of Nursing. May be assigned to any location of AccessHealth facilities. Required to follow universal precautions at all times.

• Perform nursing services within the scope of the assigned clinic, under the direction of the providers and/or the Director of Nursing.
• Responds to patient telephone inquiries.
• Provides appropriate patient education about illness, needed treatment, return visits, medications and immunizations.
• Maintains integrity of vaccine supply.
• Assists with the inventory control of immunizations. Responsible for completion of required paperwork for the DSHS, Vaccine for Children Program (VFC). Prepares monthly report.
• Explains and obtains informed consent for the purpose of medical assessment and provision of immunizations.
• Documents provision of immunizations per DSHS regulations. Document immunizations into Immtrac.
• Performs emergency procedures according to approved protocols.
• Responds to refill requests.
• Assists with restocking exam rooms, inventory control, and front office procedures as requested.
• Performs phlebotomy duties as required by clinic site.
• Coordinates with other AccessHealth staff to provide a cohesive program of service for agency clients and the community.
• Accepts job related training and development in new tasks and technologies.
• Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein as may be assigned or delegated.
• Comply with all company policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by management.
  
  

Job Summary

A licensed vocational nurse assigned to perform nursing services under the direction of physicians, nurse practitioners and/or the Director of Nursing. May be assigned to any location of AccessHealth facilities. Required to follow universal precautions at all times.

Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform nursing services within the scope of the assigned clinic, under the direction of the providers and/or the Director of Nursing.
• Responds to patient telephone inquiries.
• Provides appropriate patient education about illness, needed treatment, return visits, medications and immunizations.
• Maintains integrity of vaccine supply.
• Assists with the inventory control of immunizations. Responsible for completion of required paperwork for the DSHS, Vaccine for Children Program (VFC). Prepares monthly report.
• Explains and obtains informed consent for the purpose of medical assessment and provision of immunizations.
• Documents provision of immunizations per DSHS regulations. Document immunizations into Immtrac.
• Performs emergency procedures according to approved protocols.
• Responds to refill requests.
• Assists with restocking exam rooms, inventory control, and front office procedures as requested.
• Performs phlebotomy duties as required by clinic site.
• Coordinates with other AccessHealth staff to provide a cohesive program of service for agency clients and the community.
• Accepts job related training and development in new tasks and technologies.
• Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein as may be assigned or delegated.
• Comply with all company policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by management.
  
  

Education/Licensure/Certification Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited vocational nursing program.
• A valid vocational nursing license. License must be kept current to retain employment.
• One year work experience.
• Bilingual ability preferred
  
  

Skills And Experience

• High ethical standards.
• Well organized and self-directed.
• Team player.
• Ability to relate to people at all levels in the organization.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work with people of all socioeconomic levels.
• Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
• Consumer advocate for quality health care and services.
• Ability to handle multiple projects.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents.
• Ability to operate computer, copier, fax, and 10-key machine.
  
  

Physical Demands

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle and feel objects, tools and controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl; talk and hear; taste and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not exposed to weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Hours

Employees will be assigned to a regular work schedule, which may include hours before 8:00 am, after 5:00 pm, and Saturdays as determined by department needs and requirements.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Other

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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