Senior LVN: Lead Patient Care & Procedures

UT Health San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Health San Antonio is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide general nursing care to patients under supervision by an RN, Dentist, or Medical Staff member. The LVN may mentor lower-level team members and is responsible for accurate documentation and patient comfort.

The role requires a high school diploma and at least five years of vocational nursing experience, along with the ability to communicate effectively and to work within the Texas Nurse Practice Act.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma.
• Functions within the required nursing process as defined by the Texas Nurse Practice Act.
• Supports the mission, vision and patient promise throughout all interactions.
• Communicates effectively, written and verbally.
• Possesses analytical thinking – this role requires analyzing information and using logic to coordinate work within schedule constraints and handle emergent requirements in a timely manner.
• Meets all training and competency requirements.

Responsibilities

• Sorts, prioritizes, and manages patient messages and calls; manages the scheduling of patient appointments.
• Prepares patient for examination, sets up and maintains sterile field, and assists clinical staff with examinations and clinical care, and documents.
• Assists providers with procedures, performs patient discharges and verifies communication of instructions with patient and family.
• Maintains assigned work area with supplies and equipment, cleans, stocks and maintains exam rooms, procedure rooms, instruments and equipment; transports patients safely.
• Performs Point of Care Testing (POCT), documents and reports clinical findings to Registered Nurse (RN) in charge and/or Provider.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Vocational nursing

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

UT Health San Antonio is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide general nursing care to patients under supervision by an RN, Dentist, or Medical Staff member. The LVN may mentor lower-level team members and is responsible for accurate documentation and patient comfort.

The role requires a high school diploma and at least five years of vocational nursing experience, along with the ability to communicate effectively and to work within the Texas Nurse Practice Act.