Specialty LVN Lead-Clinic

Baylor St Luke's Medical Group; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse – Specialty in The Woodlands, Texas. The role works under RN/Physician supervision to deliver focused patient care and coordinate clinical tasks in a busy practice.

The position requires graduation from an accredited practical nursing program and 1 year of clinic or hospital nursing experience, with 0–1 year specialty clinic experience preferred. On-site work with competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Under 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.
• 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

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of 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

and

• 1 year experience in a clinic or acute hospital nursing setting Required

and

• 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.

Pay Range

$29.44 - $43.79 /hour