LVN

Lone Star Circle of Care

Austin (TX)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

403b Employee Retirement Plan

LSCC paid Life insurance

LSCC paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance

Job summary

Lone Star Circle of Care is seeking a passionate Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to join our OB team in Austin, Texas. In this role, you will assist in patient examinations, perform focused nursing assessments, and support our goal of equitable patient care.

The position offers Monday to Friday hours, a $2,500 signing bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package including competitive salary and insurance plans.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited vocational nursing school.
Valid State of Texas Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Responsibilities

Obtain, evaluate, and record patient history.
Assist in the examination of patients under the direction of licensed medical staff.
Prepare and administer medications according to the five rights of medication administration.
Complete data entry into the Electronic Health Records (EHR).

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish skills

Previous nursing experience in a Clinic/Outpatient environment

Experience using Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Education

Graduate of an accredited vocational nursing school

Valid State of Texas Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

We are seeking an LVN who is passionate about making a difference in our community to join our OB team.

At Lone Star Circle of Care (LSCC) we strive for exceptional, equitable patient care that leads to healthier communities. Our Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) perform duties under the direction of licensed medical personnel and/or Registered Nurses to assist in examination and treatment of patients. They collect data and perform focused nursing assessments of the health care status of individuals in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act. They play a vital role in making our vision come to life!

Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm Work Schedule

Includes a $2,500 signing bonus!

If you have the ambition and desire to work in a friendly and fun environment, LSCC is the place for you!

A Day in the Life of a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) may look like this:

Obtain, evaluate, and record patient history in medical file
Obtain and measure vital signs and record information on patients' charts
Assist in the examination of patients under the direction of licensed medical staff and/or Registered Nurse
May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis
Prepare and administer medications according the five (5) rights of medication administration
Perform routine diagnostic and laboratory tests
Referrals – sending referrals, closing out referral when consultations are received in clinic
Take incoming STAT calls from Quest and ARA, document, and send to provider.
Complete data entry into the Electronic Health Records (EHR), state lab results, Hemoglobin and leads
Research companies that offer the services (Speech Therapy/ Occupational Therapy/ Physical Therapy) that the physician has referred, that is in network with the patient's insurance and request authorization
All other duties as assigned

We ask our Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) to possess a minimum of:

Graduate of an accredited vocational nursing school
Valid State of Texas Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross

The following experience/skills are preferred: