Licensed Vocational Nurse-Intermediate

Under supervision by an RN or Provider, the LVN is responsible for providing general nursing care to patients.

• Sorts, prioritizes, and manages patient messages and calls to assist providers in assessing and caring for patients; manages the scheduling of patient appointments.

• Takes vital signs and medical history; completes blood pressure checks and injections; administers medication.

• Coordinates prescription refills and authorizations following protocol.

• Maintains assigned work area with supplies and equipment, cleans, stocks and maintains exam rooms, procedure rooms, instruments and equipment

• Performs Point of Care Testing (POCT), documents and reports clinical findings to Registered Nurse (RN) in charge and/or Provider.

• Performs all other duties as assigned.

• Functions within the required nursing process as defined by the Texas Nurse Practice Act.

• Supports the mission, vision and patient promise throughout all interactions.

• Communicates effectively, written and verbally.

• Possesses analytical thinking – this role requires analyzing information and using logic to coordinate work within schedule constraints and handle emergent requirements in a timely manner.

• Participates as an integral part of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in providing the highest quality of care to the patient.

• Meets all training and competency requirements.

EDUCATION:

HS Diploma or GED and graduation from an approved vocational nursing school is required.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

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