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    lvn - Houston, United States - Medical Clinic of Houston, L.L.P.

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    Job DescriptionSalary:

    SUMMARY:

    The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) is responsible for direct and telephone nursing care for patients in the Clinic. The LVN completes focused assessments of patients in suite and over the phone, assists in developing a care plan, coordinates tests and/or therapeutic procedures, implements ordered treatment(s), teaches patients in their proper care and treatment, manages medication refills and adherence to medication schedules, supports, and guides unlicensed support staff.

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Primary Responsibilities

    1. Application of the nursing process in care provision

    2. Demonstrates excellent communication skills with patients and colleagues and

    3. Collaborates with patients, families, and other disciplines to support and maintain health goals

    4. Applies clinical insight in facilitating optimal care

    5. Identifies risk(s) and takes appropriate steps towards maximally safe outcomes

    6. Understands and is responsive to patients' needs and concerns

    7. Interacts with patients in a caring, sensitive manner

    8. Demonstrates the ability to prioritize

    9. Possesses knowledge and ability to perform tasks, and instruct patients

    10. Adheres to the Clinic policy and standard operating procedures, national standards of care and evidence, and demonstrates competence in nursing skill set

    11. Respond to workplace changes and accepts appropriate guidance to ensure efficiency

    12. Documents assessments and care promptly with clarity and accuracy

    13. Presents and adheres to Clinic and State continuing education requirements

    14. Organizes and keeps patient flow moving smoothly

    15. Able to problem-solve, mitigate, and resolve concerns

    16. Communicates clinical problems promptly to physician

    17. Communicates identified areas for quality improvement as needed

    18. Performs other assigned duties as needed and assists with other clinic activities (e.g. inventory, stocking supplies, sanitizing equipment etc.)

    Specific Areas of Responsibilities

    1. Demonstrates accountability for practice in accordance with the Texas Nurse Practice Act, Code of Ethics, Practice Standards, policies, and procedures

    2. Adopts and maintains ethical and professional standards of licensing agencies in dealing with all associates and the public.

    3. Maintains confidentiality of patient medical and financial information in all methods of communication in accordance with the Clinic policy and with all applicable laws

    4. Provides an atmosphere of professionalism, privacy, and confidentiality in the clinical area

    5. Adopts and adheres to all state or federal laws, statutes, regulations, etc., related to licensure, care, and documentation

    BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS:

    Education, Experience Equivalent to:

    • High School Diploma or GED
    • Graduate of an approved school of Vocational Nursing
    • Unrestricted license to practice in the State of Texas.
    • BLS certification
    • Two or more years previous experience

    Skills and Abilities

    • Must demonstrate excellent organizational and time management skills.
    • Uses analytical skills for troubleshooting and problem solving.

    Physical Requirements

    • Able to stand at least 75% of the time;
    • Able to lift, position, push and/or transfer patients;
    • Able to sit, walk, carry 50 lbs., push, pull, reach, handle, bend, kneel, crouch;
    • Has manual and finger dexterity;
    • Able to speak and hear;
    • Has near visual acuity;
    • Able to speak English fluently;
    • Has color vision and depth perception;
    • Has full range of motion in back.

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