Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Family Medicine Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Medicine Austin in Austin, TX seeks a compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to join a close-knit care team. You will assess patients, provide self-care education, and collaborate with physicians to coordinate care.

Requirements include an active LVN license, BLS, 1 year clinical nursing experience (triage preferred), strong communication, and proficiency with EHR systems. The role emphasizes independence, accuracy, and patient-centered service.

Qualifications

• Active LVN license required.
• BLS certification required.
• Minimum 1 year clinical nursing experience, preferably in triage.
• Strong verbal and written communication with empathy.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced setting.
• Detail-oriented with good organizational skills.
• Experience using electronic health records (EHR).

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial patient assessments via phone or online.
• Triangulate information to assess urgency and advise care.
• Educate patients on self-care, conditions, and treatments.
• Document interactions and maintain accurate EHR records.
• Liaise with physicians and other health professionals to coordinate care.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure optimal patient experience.
• Follow up with patients to confirm care or gather more details.
• Stay updated on medical protocols and best practices.

Skills

Empathetic communication

Decision making

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Triage awareness

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Description

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients? Join our friendly, supportive team-where we truly consider each other family! At our dynamic medical practice, you’ll be a vital part of a close-knit team, working alongside healthcare professionals to make a difference in patient care. As an LVN, you’ll assist in managing healthcare needs and collaborate with others who are just as passionate about making an impact as you are. Here, we’re more than coworkers-we’re a family working together for the well-being of our patients and each other.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial assessments of patient symptoms and health concerns via phone or online communication.
• Triangulate patient information to determine the urgency of care and provide appropriate recommendations.
• Guide patients on self-care practices and offer education on medical conditions and treatments.
• Document patient interactions and maintain accurate records in our health management system.
• Liaison with physicians and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care effectively.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure optimal patient experience.
• Follow up with patients to ensure they are receiving necessary care or to gather additional information.
• Stay current on medical protocols and best practices to provide accurate and effective advice.

Requirements

• Current LVN license.
• Basic life support (BLS) certification.
• Minimum 1 year clinical nursing experience, preferably in triage or a similar role.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with an empathetic approach to patient interactions.
• Ability to work independently and make informed decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency in using electronic health records (EHR).