Specialty LVN Lead-Clinic

Baylor St Luke's Medical Group; College Park (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to support physicians and RNs in delivering patient-centered care. Under supervision, the LPN performs routine nursing tasks, gathers patient data, administers medications, and assists with injections and wound care in a specialty clinic setting.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, adherence to standards of care, and collaboration with the health care team to plan and evaluate care for patient populations and families.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program upon hire.
• 1 year experience in a clinic or acute hospital nursing setting required.
• 0–1 year Specialty clinic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic nursing care following established standards and procedures.
• Collects patient data such as vital signs and reports observations.
• Administers medications and monitors patient response and progress.
• Performs injections, routine tests, wound care, dressing changes.
• Prepares patient records and documents using established forms and systems.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Professionalism

Education

Practical Nursing Program

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Physician, Licensed Practical Nurse - Specialty functions as a vital member of the healthcare team who contributes to the success of the practice by demonstrating customer/patient focus, effective communication, professionalism, and teamwork. Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate comprehensive care provided to selected patient populations and their families.
• Performs basic nursing care to patients by following established standards and procedures.
• May perform specific nursing care as it relates to specialty of the practice.
• Collects patient data such as vital signs; notes how the patient looks and acts, or responds to stimuli, and reports this information accordingly.
• Prepares and administers injections, performs routine tests, treats wounds, and changes bandages.
• Prepares patient records and files using established medical record forms/automated systems and documentation practices.
• Administers certain prescribed medications, and monitors and documents treatment progress and patient response.
• Participates in the implementation and evaluation of patient care based on practice guidelines, standards of care, and federal/state laws and regulations.
• Monitors and documents treatment progress and patient response.
• Conveys information to patients and families about health status, health

Job Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing program upon hire
• 1 year experience in a clinic or acute hospital nursing setting Required
• 0 – 1 year Specialty clinic experience Preferred

Where You'll Work

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. & from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.