Senior LVN - Patient Care Leader & Mentor

UT Health San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Health San Antonio is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse-Senior to provide general nursing care under supervision. Responsibilities include managing patient communications, preparing patients for examinations, and assisting with procedures.

The ideal candidate should possess a high school degree or GED, have effective communication skills, and five years of vocational nursing experience. This position is integral to our interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Qualifications

• Functions within the required nursing process as defined by the Texas Nurse Practice Act.
• Supports the mission, vision and patient promise throughout all interactions.
• Participates as an integral part of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in providing the highest quality of care to the patient.

Responsibilities

• Sorts, prioritizes, and manages patient messages and calls.
• Prepares patient for examination and assists clinical staff with examinations.
• Performs Point of Care Testing (POCT) and communicates findings to RN or Provider.

Skills

Effective communication

Analytical thinking

Education

High School degree or GED

Job description

UT Health San Antonio is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse-Senior to provide general nursing care under supervision. Responsibilities include managing patient communications, preparing patients for examinations, and assisting with procedures.

The ideal candidate should possess a high school degree or GED, have effective communication skills, and five years of vocational nursing experience. This position is integral to our interdisciplinary healthcare team.