Southwest Neuro: LVN - Full Time/Part Time

FMC Services; Amarillo (TX); Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 66.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

FMC Services in Amarillo, TX, is seeking a licensed LVN to provide professional nursing care for clinic patients and assist physicians in coordinating patient care. The role acts as the primary liaison between patients, staff, and physicians.

Responsibilities include administering medications, preparing exam rooms, observing patient status, educating patients and families, maintaining records, and handling inquiries.

Qualifikationen

• Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license is required.
• Proficiency in nursing theory, regulations and patient care.
• Knowledge of safety hazards and safe work practices.
• Ability to apply nursing principles to ongoing patient care.
• Identify problems and propose solutions.
• Maintain and write patient records; handle calls and correspondence.
• Maintain quality standards and calm performance under pressure.
• Able to handle emergency situations with composure.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Capability to stand, walk, lift up to 50 pounds, and perform tasks for long periods.
• Experience in primary care settings is preferred.

Aufgaben

• Provide general nursing care and administer prescribed medications.
• Maintain exam rooms and prepare supplies and equipment.
• Observe and report patient conditions and reactions; educate patients.
• Greet and prepare patients for examinations; collect samples/tests guidance.
• Maintain patient records and post test results.
• Respond to patient treatment-related calls and give medication instructions.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.

Kenntnisse

LVN license

Nursing theory

Safety awareness

Clinical nursing

Problem solving

Documentation

Quality control

Emergency response

Communication

Stamina & mobility

Primary care experience

Jobbeschreibung

Job Details: Job Location: Job Applications - Amarillo, TX, Salary Range: Undisclosed, 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 confidentiality

Job Skills/Qualifications:

• State LVN license
• Knowledge 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/correspondence
• Maintain quality control standards.
• React calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Communicate clearly
• Varied 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