LVN, Hendrick Clinic Southside

Hendrick Health; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendrick Health is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse to provide professional nursing care under physician supervision and to coordinate patient care with the care team. You will act as the main liaison between patients, staff, and physicians to ensure smooth operations.

The role requires a LVN license, CPR certification, and completion of a Vocational Nursing Program or ADN. Experience in a clinical setting and knowledge of medical terminology and infection control are essential.

Qualifications

• One year LVN experience.
• Current state LVN license.
• Current CPR certification.
• Completion of Vocational Nursing Program or ADN.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional nursing care under supervision of a physician or mid-level provider.
• Assists physicians and staff in coordinating patient care.
• Functions as primary liaison between patients, staff and physicians.

Skills

Medical terminology

Anatomy & physiology

Documentation standards

Infection control

Patient confidentiality

Pharmacology basics

Team collaboration

Emergency response

Communication

Education

Vocational Nursing Program

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 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.