LVN Full Time Family Practice Clinic
Job
Summary:
The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) is responsible for assisting and collaborating with the RN in the delivery of nursing care consistent with the multidisciplinary recovery plan for a specific assigned patient group. Participates in gathering assessment data and jointly planning patient care within the scope of practice of an LVN. Provides care to meet the physical and emotional needs of patient, carrying out the physician's orders in a manner that insures quality and patient safety.
Major Responsibilities / Duties / Critical Tasks:
Observes, assesses, plans, intervenes and evaluates outcomes and documents all aspects of patient care to assist in providing quality services.
Possesses a unique knowledge regarding the patient population to be served.
Assists in establishing and maintaining an environment that is therapeutic.
Executes physician's orders for all assigned patients; administers medications and treatments and delivers population specific competent nursing care.
Provides basic patient/family instruction and healthcare teaching, able to obtain consents.
Respects and supports patient rights.
Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality of information at all times, follow up on all patients.
Is flexible in work schedule. Understands that duties, location of work and shift/pattern are subject to change as determined by the administration to meet the needs of the unit.
Supports the mission and vision of the facility.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Education /
Experience:
Completion of an approved Certificate LVN Nursing program.
1 year experience as an LVN in a clinic setting preferred.
Maintain current LVN license to practice in the state of Texas.
Must possess and maintain a current American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS certification.
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler is committed to encouraging good health, in efforts to achieve this, all UTHSCT properties are a tobacco free zone.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Summary:
The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) is responsible for assisting and collaborating with the RN in the delivery of nursing care consistent with the multidisciplinary recovery plan for a specific assigned patient group. Participates in gathering assessment data and jointly planning patient care within the scope of practice of an LVN. Provides care to meet the physical and emotional needs of patient, carrying out the physician's orders in a manner that insures quality and patient safety.
Major Responsibilities / Duties / Critical Tasks:
Observes, assesses, plans, intervenes and evaluates outcomes and documents all aspects of patient care to assist in providing quality services.
Possesses a unique knowledge regarding the patient population to be served.
Assists in establishing and maintaining an environment that is therapeutic.
Executes physician's orders for all assigned patients; administers medications and treatments and delivers population specific competent nursing care.
Provides basic patient/family instruction and healthcare teaching, able to obtain consents.
Respects and supports patient rights.
Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality of information at all times, follow up on all patients.
Is flexible in work schedule. Understands that duties, location of work and shift/pattern are subject to change as determined by the administration to meet the needs of the unit.
Supports the mission and vision of the facility.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Education /
Experience:
Completion of an approved Certificate LVN Nursing program.
1 year experience as an LVN in a clinic setting preferred.
Maintain current LVN license to practice in the state of Texas.
Must possess and maintain a current American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS certification.
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler is committed to encouraging good health, in efforts to achieve this, all UTHSCT properties are a tobacco free zone.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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