Spanish Speaking LVN Needed

FIRST PHYSICIANS; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

First Physicians, a primary care and walk-in clinic in Odessa, Texas, seeks a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to join a fast-paced team. Full-time position with a Monday–Friday schedule and possible Saturdays. You will prepare patients, assist providers, administer medications, and support DOT physicals and workers' comp visits.

Join a team that values compassionate care, accurate documentation, and adherence to HIPAA guidelines in a busy walk-in setting. Reports to the Office Manager.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited vocational nursing program.
• Active, unrestricted Texas LVN license.
• Current BLS (CPR) certification.
• Strong clinical skills, including injections and vital signs.
• Caring, professional, and patient with every patient.
• Organized and able to keep up with a busy clinic.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and take vital signs, height, weight, and medical history.
• Document visits accurately in Athena.
• Give medications, injections, and immunizations as ordered by the provider.
• Start peripheral IVs and give IV fluids and medications as ordered by the provider.
• Perform point-of-care tests such as glucose, urinalysis, strep, flu, and COVID.
• Draw blood and collect lab specimens.
• Assist providers with exams and minor procedures.
• Perform EKGs, wound care, and dressing changes.
• Help with DOT physicals and workers' compensation visits, including drug screens and required paperwork.
• Return patient calls as directed by providers.
• Help with prior authorizations and referrals as needed.
• Clean and stock exam rooms and maintain medical supplies.
• Follow infection control, safety, and HIPAA guidelines.

Skills

Texas LVN license

BLS CPR

Vital signs

Injections

Patient care

Education

Accredited vocational nursing program

Job description

Benefits

• Employee discounts
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Employment type: Full-time

Schedule: Monday-Friday, Possible Saturdays

Reports to: Office Manager

About us

First Physicians is a primary care and walk-in clinic serving Odessa and the Permian Basin. We care for patients of all ages, from everyday illnesses and preventive visits to DOT physicals and on-the-job injuries. Every patient who walks through our doors deserves to feel welcomed and well cared for.

About the role

The LVN provides hands-on patient care alongside our physicians and providers. In a busy walk-in setting, you'll prepare patients for their visits, assist providers, give medications, injections, and IVs, and help every patient leave feeling informed and cared for.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and take vital signs, height, weight, and medical history
• Document visits accurately in Athena
• Give medications, injections, and immunizations as ordered by the provider
• Start peripheral IVs and give IV fluids and medications as ordered by the provider
• Perform point-of-care tests such as glucose, urinalysis, strep, flu, and COVID
• Draw blood and collect lab specimens
• Assist providers with exams and minor procedures
• Perform EKGs, wound care, and dressing changes
• Help with DOT physicals and workers' compensation visits, including drug screens and required paperwork
• Return patient calls as directed by providers
• Help with prior authorizations and referrals as needed
• Clean and stock exam rooms and maintain medical supplies
• Follow infection control, safety, and HIPAA guidelines

Required qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited vocational nursing program
• Active, unrestricted Texas LVN license
• Current BLS (CPR) certification
• Strong clinical skills, including injections and vital signs
• Caring, professional, and patient with every patient
• Organized and able to keep up with a busy clinic