LVN, Hendrick Clinic Cardiology

Hendrick Health; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendrick Health in Abilene, Texas is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse to provide professional nursing care under supervision. The role involves coordinating patient care and acting as a liaison between patients, staff, and physicians.

The ideal candidate will have completed a Vocational Nursing Program and possess a current state vocational nurse license, with demonstrated one-year experience in a similar position. A current CPR certificate is also required.

Qualifications

• Completion of Vocational Nursing Program or Associate’s Degree in Nursing.
• One-year License Vocational Nurse experience.
• Current state vocational nurse license.
• Current CPR certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care for patients.
• Assist physicians and staff in coordinating patient care.
• Function as liaison between patients, staff, and physicians.

Skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Knowledge of equipment and materials

Understanding of infection control

Skill in patient assessment and assistance

Ability to work effectively as a team member

Ability to communicate clearly

Education

Completion of Vocational Nursing Program or Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Job Summary

The Licensed Vocational Nurse is responsible for providing professional nursing care for patients under supervision of the physician or mid-level provider. Assists physicians and staff in coordinating patient care. Functions as primary liaison between patients, staff, and physicians.

Job Requirements

Minimum Education

• Completion of Vocational Nursing Program or Associate’s Degree in Nursing.

Minimum Work Experience

• One-year License Vocational Nurse experience.

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Current state vocational nurse license.
• Current CPR certificate.

Required Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities

• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology. Familiarity with health care systems, regulations, policies, and functions. Understanding of documentation standards.
• Knowledge of equipment, supplies, and materials needed for medical treatment. Understanding of basic laboratory procedures including preparation and screening.
• Knowledge of infectious disease management and control and safety standards.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures related to infection control, environmental safety and patient confidentiality.
• Knowledge of medical chart reporting/records.
• Knowledge of management and organizational theory to supervise the business practices including principles of employee development to train, delegate and mentor staff. Knowledge of medications and other pharmacological agents used in a hospital-based clinic setting.
• Knowledge in diseases and disease processes.
• Skill in appropriate assessment and assistance techniques.
• Skill in appropriate use of universal precautions, safe workplace, and confidentiality methods.
• Skill in health information management by appropriately charting patient data.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member with physicians and other staff.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to appropriately interact with patients, families, staff, and others.
• Ability to flexibly respond to changing demands.
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and direct the work of others.
• Ability to communicate clearly.