Licensed Vocational Nurse

Kickapoo; Victoriano Hernandez Colonia (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse to provide ambulatory care in our Community Health Center under the supervision of the Director of Nursing. The LVN will conduct patient intake, document in the EHR, administer medications and vaccines, and assist with referrals and immunizations in accordance with policy.

Essential duties include triage, patient education, infection control, and collaboration with clinic staff.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a vocational school of nursing approved by the Texas Board of Nursing.
• Two or more years nursing experience in public health, community health or outpatient setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides ambulatory nursing care to patients of all ages under the supervision of the Director of Nursing.
• Documents patient information into the electronic health record in an accurate and timely manner.
• Administers medications and immunizations; assists with prescriptions to outside pharmacies as directed.
• Performs triage and determines need for emergency treatment or transfer to hospital.
• Maintains infection control standards and CDC guidelines; participates in outreach activities.

Skills

English proficiency

Nursing care

Education

LVN diploma

Job description

In order to be considered for any vacancy within the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas, an application must be fully completed. If you are among the qualified candidates, you will receive a call or email from our Human Resources Recruiter to schedule an interview.

In House Only Applicants (Tribal Members and Employees currently working within a Kickapoo Entity)

Position: Licensed Vocational Nurse

Supervisor: Director of Nursing

Division: Health Services Administration

Department: Community Health Center

Responsibilities

Provides ambulatory nursing care to patients of all ages under the supervision of the Director of Nursing. This position requires the delivery of patient care with an emphasis on disease prevention and health maintenance. The LVN works closely with the clinic staff, front desk personnel and other related departments.

Essential Duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Conducts patient intake including the purpose of the visit, medical and family history, allergies and medications in accordance to clinic policies and procedures
• Gathers and documents screening information about patient’s condition, including, but not limited to: vital signs, lab values, pain levels, radiology reports and medical records from outside facilities. Informs provider of above information.
• Participates in admitting, transferring and discharging patients. Ensures abnormal signs and symptoms, abnormal vital signs, abnormal lab values and deviations from baseline data are reported to the provider.
• Documents patient information into the electronic health record in an accurate and timely manner.
• Responsible for patient triage in accordance to medical protocol and determines whether the patient needs to be seen, should receive emergency treatment or should be transferred to a hospital. Work with the provider to ensure safety and proper care for patients.
• Provides support to the provider by collecting equipment) for a procedure; assisting during the procedure or examination; and cleaning up afterward.
• Assists the primary care provider with processing outside referrals. Make referrals for diagnostic tests and other care outside the clinic including scheduling specialist appointments or hospital admissions.
• Administers medications and instructs patients about medications or treatments; give immunizations for adult and child. Assist the provider in telephoning prescriptions to an outside pharmacy; authorize refills as directed by the provider and in accordance to policy and procedure.
• Administers immunizations and TB skin tests/readings in accordance to CDC guidelines and the American Council on Immunization Practices schedule; document immunizations as per Texas Vaccines for Children Program (TVFC); enter immunizations onto ImmTrac2, obtain historical immunization information; track temperature of refrigerator/freezer as per TVFC regulations
• Administers vision or hearing tests for well child visits in accordance to Texas Health Steps Program, for school physicals and/or as ordered by the provider.
• Operates medical equipment such as an electrocardiogram, AED, vital signs monitor, autoclave, pulse oximeters, oxygen, etc. according to policy and procedure and manufacturer’s protocols.
• Collect specimens, such as urine, nasal, nasopharyngeal or throat swabs and perform phlebotomy to obtain blood for lab tests; may conduct waived testing as requested.
• Ensures surgical instruments are cleaned and sterilized in accordance to clinic policy and procedure.
• Utilizes tracking system for Pap smears and immunizations.
• Ensures examination, treatment and procedure rooms are stocked appropriately; maintain inventory of supplies and medications.
• Performs nursing skills (wound care, assisting the provider with pelvic examinations, inhalation therapy, etc.) in a competent and safe manner and in accordance to clinic policies/procedures.
• Provides patient education of the disease process and prescription updates under the direction of the Primary Care Provider.
• Works with patients who have communicable diseases (i.e. COVID-19, TB, HIV) ensuring that infection control standards and CDC guidelines are followed.
• Participate in outreach activities (i.e. health fairs, community events) to promote healthy lifestyle changes, provide basic health screening and/or for training and education.
• Maintains a safe, secure and healthy work environment by following, and enforcing standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
• Will respond to emergency/disaster situations in accordance to the Emergency Preparedness Plan and provide immediate assistance including triage and first aid and other nursing procedures as directed by the Supervisor
• Assists with scheduling patients (telephone or in-clinic visit) or appointments as necessary and as directed by the supervisor
• Carries out the duties of the CMA/in their absence.
• Will act as Charge Nurse as assigned in the absence of the Director of Nursing and/or the Charge RN.
• Maintains professional knowledge and proficiency through continuing education, in-services and workshops.
• Maintain standard and ethics at all times, to include compliance with applicable privacy regulations, if any.
• Employee must maintain confidentiality, security and integrity of patient data and information according to applicable privacy regulations, if any.
• Employee assures age and culturally appropriate, holistic patient care based on mission, standards and policies; adheres to standards of relevant regulatory agencies.
• Employee participates in clinic performance improvement activities to measure, assess and improve the quality of patient care.
• Employee must consistently be courteous to patients, staff and visitors.
• Under limited direct supervision, makes decisions that directly affect patient well-being and comfort with moderate consequence of error.
• To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty, including mental and physical demands and safety requirements satisfactorily.
• Performs such other tasks as may be assigned from time to time by supervisor.

Knowledge, skills and abilities for the position:

• Mathematics: Ability to perform simple arithmetic for time keeping and counting calculations.
• Language & Communication: Ability to read, write, speak and understand English, and communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal direction.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage and maintain security of confidential data and information.
• Ability to exercise independent and sound judgment.
• Cultural awareness of and sensitivity to Kickapoo traditions, religious beliefs and way of life.
• Employee must demonstrate ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of variables; ability to interpret and provide instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram or schedule form.

Supervision exercised:

This position does carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

Education/experience requirements:

Minimum Qualifications: Graduate of a vocational school of nursing approved by the Texas Board of Nursing.

Preferred Qualifications: Two or more years nursing experience in public health, community health or outpatient setting preferred

Native American preference is observed:

KTTT recognizes preference for KTTT tribal members and qualified Native American tribal members including preferential treatment in recruitment, hiring, promotions, layoffs and reductions in force so long as they meet minimum job qualifications.