Licensed Vocational Nurse- Pediatrics

Job Details

Job Location:

HARLINGEN CLINIC - HARLINGEN, TX 78550

Responsible for performing a variety of duties working collaboratively with all Clinical and Administrative staff. Duties will involve both clinical and clerical to deliver optimal patient care services within the maximum scope of the LVN’s professional expertise.

Will perform duties to ensure the patient has a pleasant and satisfactory experience in the way their health care is delivered, managed, coordinated with both internal and external entities and in which the patient participates in decision‑making.

As a member of the clinical team, this position requires total support to the PCMH principles, policies, and procedures, and assists with patient preparation according to the protocols established for providers or required by special circumstances.

When assessing the patient, the age of the patient is considered. May assist with charge duties on occasion. Aids and guidance to clinical staff as needed. LVN will be able to work in another team in absence or need of a provider in other clinic sites as needed.

• Actively and accurately record in the medical record the patient information collected, including updates on medications or summaries from the patient pre‑visit summary. (PCMH 2C, 3C)
• Actively participate in a multidisciplinary team, huddles to coordinate care, scheduling and follow‑up along with the provider and front desk clerks to prepare for the patients scheduled, review opportunities for same‑day access, and alert other disciplines for patients and families with and without special needs. (PCMH 1A, 1B, 1G)
• Perform and monitor staff administering medication and vaccines orally, rectally, internally or by injections and monitor patient for drug reaction.
• Attend and complete required in‑service trainings such as HEALH EDU, Su Clinica trainings and other web‑based courses and educational programs.
• Submit required documentation in a timely manner (credentialing requirements, license renewals, certifications, CNE attendance, etc.).
• Prepare instruct patients and collect and process specimens for laboratory testing and alert provider of any patient concerns or abnormal results. (PCMH 5A)
• Complete required electronic documents to coordinate refills, and orders diagnostic studies/exam through internal or external referral process. (PCMH 2C, 3D)
• Conduct appropriate screening tests (i.e. glucometers, spirometer) and follow up with provider on test results. (PCMH 5A)
• Engage patient and their care givers in understanding their care in a culturally and linguistically appropriate manner. (PCMH 1F)
• Observe patients for changes in condition and promptly inform providers of any urgent situations needing immediate action.
• Participate in quality improvement projects aimed at improving patient care outcomes. (PCMH 6A)
• Participate in providing training/education to SC employees or students when requested.
• Perform patient call backs in a timely manner and document. (PCMH 1.2)
• Perform duties within the scope of practice as delegated by provider through the use of approved standing orders and/or protocols. (PCMH 2C)
• Perform nurse coordinator duties by arriving at walk‑in patients, checking availability of provider’s schedule. (PCMH 1A)
• Prepare exam rooms, prepare the patients for examination, treatment, and procedures, and assist the provider.
• Takes vital signs, medical history and accurately enters information into electronic medical record, and prepares patients for examinations, procedures, and treatments. (PCMH 2B)
• Teach method of health promotion and disease prevention in accordance with individualized needs. Refer patient to appropriate resources/referrals, social services, pharmacy, laboratory, etc. (PCMH 3C)
• Verify that patients and family members’ discharge and follow‑up questions have been addressed and appropriate educational materials provided and documented in the electronic medical records. (PCMH 3C)
• Work jointly with providers to maximize disease prevention and reinforce patient follow‑through with provider’s orders and instructions. (PCMH 3C)
• Perform patient testing and reporting as assigned and…