Licensed Vocational Nurse- Senior (CBH Biggs Alzheimer’s Department)

Under supervision by an RN, a Dentist, or a member of the Medical Staff, the LVN is responsible for providing general nursing care to patients.  May lead or mentor lower-level team members.

• Experience working with patients with Alzheimer’s and the geriatric population

• Sorts, prioritizes, and manages patient messages and calls; manages the scheduling of patient appointments.

• Prepares patient for examination, sets up and maintains sterile field, and assists clinical staff with examinations and clinical care, and documents.

• Assists providers with procedures, performs patient discharges and verifies communication of instructions with patient and family.

• Maintains assigned work area with supplies and equipment, cleans, stocks and maintains exam rooms, procedure rooms, instruments and equipment; transports patients safely.

• 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

• This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48..