LVN, Hendrick Clinic ENT

Hendrick Health; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendrick Health in Abilene, Texas seeks a Licensed Vocational Nurse to provide professional nursing care under physician supervision and to coordinate patient care as a liaison among patients, staff and physicians.

Required: Vocational Nursing program or ASN in Nursing, Texas LPN license, current CPR; one year of LPN experience preferred. Emphasis on accurate documentation, infection control, patient confidentiality, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• The applicant must have completed a Vocational Nursing Program or an Associate Degree in Nursing.
• Candidates should demonstrate knowledge across medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology.
• Familiarity with documentation standards, infection control, and patient confidentiality is required.
• Experience with medical charts, records, and basic laboratory procedures is preferred.
• Understanding of medications and pharmacological agents used in a clinic setting is beneficial.
• Ability to collaborate with physicians, staff, and patients in a team-based environment.

Skills

Medical terminology

Anatomy & physiology

Pathophysiology knowledge

Healthcare systems

Documentation standards

Medical equipment & supplies

Laboratory procedures

Infection control

Safety standards

Patient confidentiality

Medical chart reporting

Staff supervision basics

Employee development

Pharmacology basics

Disease processes

Assessment techniques

Universal precautions

Team collaboration

Emergency response

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Vocational Nursing Program

Associate 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.

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 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.