Licensed Vocational Nurse- Pediatrics -Evenings​/Weekends

Position: LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE- PEDIATRICS -EVENINGS/WEEKENDS
Job Details:

Job Location:

HARLINGEN CLINIC - HARLINGEN, TX 78550, GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

Nights/weekends

Monday – Friday 1:00PM – 8:30PM (occasionally 8am – 830pm)
Saturday & Sunday 11am – 430 PM (1 weekend off per month)
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. 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.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

(with or without accommodations)
Actively and accurately records in the medical record the patient information collected to include updates on medications or summaries from the patient pre-visit summary. PCMH 2C, 3CActively participates 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, reviews opportunities for same day access, and alerts other disciplines for patients and families with and without special needs.

PCMH 1A, 1B, 1GPerforms and monitors staff administering medication and vaccines orally, rectally, internally or by injections and monitor patient for drug reaction.

Attends and completes required in-service trainings such as HEALH EDU, Su Clinica trainings and other web-based courses and educational programs. Responsible for their own safety as well as the safety of others. Submits required documentation in a timely manner (credentialing requirements, license renewals, certifications, CNE attendance, etc.). Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with clinic leave policy and perform other duties as assigned.

Prepares instructs patients and collects and processes specimens for laboratory testing and alerts provider of any patient concerns or abnormal results. PCMH 5A.Completes required electronic documents to coordinate refills, and orders diagnostic studies/exam through internal or external referral process. PCMH 2C, 3D.Conducts appropriate screening tests (i.e. glucometers, spirometer) and follows up with provider on tests results. PCMH 5AEngages patient and their care givers in understanding their care in a culturally and linguistically appropriate manner.

PCMH 1FObserves patients for changes in condition and promptly informs providers of any urgent situations needing immediate action.

Participate in quality improvement projects aimed at improving patient care outcomes for patients. PCMH 6AParticipates in providing training/education to SC employees or students when requested.

Performs patient call backs in a timely manner and documents PCMH 1.2

Performs duties within the scope of practice as delegated by provider through the use of approved standing orders and or protocols. PCMH 2CPerforms nurse coordinator duties by arriving at walk in patients, checking availability of provider’s schedule. PCMH 1APrepares exam rooms, prepares the patients for examination, treatment, and procedures, and…