Licensed Vocational Nurse Liver Specialty Center

Licensed Vocational Nurse - FT
- Days
- Liver Specialty Center - 20719

Posted 3 days ago

Summary:

Our Mission is to improve the well-being of those we serve with a commitment to excellence: every patient, every encounter, every time.

Our Vision is to create a world-class health system to advance medicine and increase access for the communities we serve by empowering caregivers to heal through compassion, knowledge, innovation, integrated care and excellence.

Perform selected nursing and administrative/clerical duties that assist in the delivery of patient care management under the direction of a physician and/or physician extender. These duties are delegated in relation to the individual's degree of training, in accordance with the objectives and policies of the organization and respective state laws governing such action and activities.

• Active Licensed Vocational Nurse license from the State of Texas
• Three (3) years of supervisory experience in a medical practice, preferred
• Computer skills required with knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, Internet, and clinic EMR
• Good written and verbal communication skills required
• Requires reasoning ability, good independent judgment and organizational skills
• Must project a professional image and be able to work with frequent interruptions
• Bilingual – English/Spanish – preferred
• Current BLS/CPR certification is required within 6 months of employment
• Position requires travel, valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance are required

• Strong knowledge of medical terminology and procedures within their field of expertise.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and must be able to be sensitive to cultural and bilingual issues.
• Exhibits tact, enthusiasm, and patience.
• Must be able to interact and communicate with all levels of staff, physicians, patients, and families in an effective manner

• Promotes the facility mission, vision and values by effectively communicating them to others. Considers mission, vision and values in developing services, standards and practice
• Performs according to approved policies and procedures
• Participates as a team member in support of the designated department
• Considers patient rights in performance of job duties and responsibilities
• Contributes to the progress and development of the Organization's adopted Quality Management Program
• Performs according to established continuous quality improvement policies and procedures
• Successfully contributes to the quality management process and identifies role and contributions upon supervisor's request
• Communicates effectively with patients, visitors, physicians and co‑workers
• Interactions are respectful, courteous and communicates effectively and professionally
• Documents that information received from the patient is disseminated to the appropriate people/departments/areas
• Maintains and promotes the facility Compliance Program
• Maintains and promotes the facility Privacy Practices in accordance with HIPAA guidelines
• Maintains professional competence by participating in continuing education and other learning experiences
• Maintains membership in relevant professional organizations
• Seeks new learning experiences by accepting challenging opportunities and responsibilities
• Objectively evaluates suggestions and criticism and attempts to improve performance or seeks further guidance, as needed
• Adheres to safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities. Reports observed or suspected safety violations, hazards and policy and procedure noncompliance to the immediate supervisor
• Interviews patients to obtain medical information, records patients' medical history, measure their…