Southwest Neuro: LVN - Full Time/Part Time

FMC Services, LLC; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

FMC Services, LLC in Amarillo, TX seeks a Licensed Vocational Nurse to provide professional nursing care in a clinic setting. You will assist physicians, coordinate patient care, and serve as the primary liaison among patients, staff, and physicians.

Responsibilities include administering prescribed medications, maintaining exam rooms, preparing supplies, documenting patient conditions, educating patients about procedures and medications, and ensuring patient confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Active LVN license required.
• Experience in primary care/clinic nursing preferred.
• Strong communication with patients and staff.
• Knowledge of patient confidentiality regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide general nursing care and administer prescribed medications.
• Maintain exam rooms, prepare supplies, and ensure cleanliness.
• Observe, record, and report patient conditions and reactions to treatments.
• Educate patients and families about procedures, medications, nutrition, and wellness.
• Maintain and review patient records and respond to calls and messages.

Skills

Nursing

Patient care

Communication

Record keeping

Emergency readiness

Confidentiality

Education

LVN license

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Job Summary:Responsible for providing professional nursing care for clinic patients following established standards and practices. Assists physicians and staff in coordinating patient care. Functions as primary liaison between patients, staff and physicians.Job Responsibilities:Provides general nursing care to patients and administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards.Maintains exam rooms for necessary supplies and materials. Ensures cleanliness. Prepares list of medical supplies needed. Prepares equipment and aids physician during treatment, examination and testing of patients.Observes, records and reports patient’s condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physicians. Dispenses medication as directed. Educates patient/family about diagnostic procedures, medication, nutrition and maintenance of health and wellness.Greets patients and prepares them for physician examination. Screens patients for appropriation information. Instructs patients in collection of samples and tests.Maintains/reviews patient records, charts and other pertinent information. Posts tests and examination results.Responds to/refers incoming patient treatment-related phone calls. Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions.Maintains patient confidentialityState LVN licenseKnowledge of professional nursing theory, regulations and practices to give and evaluate patient care.Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish/maintain a safe work environment.Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of professional nursing to provide ongoing patient care.Identifying problems and recommending solutions.Preparing/maintaining records, writing reports and responding to calls/correspondenceMaintain quality control standards.React calmly and effectively in emergency situations.Communicate clearlyVaried activities including standing, walking, reaching, bending, and lifting. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours.Experience in Primary Care