Licensed Vocational Nurse Bilingual-Adult Medicine

Company Overview

Centro Med is a 501(c)(3) non‑profit organization that provides healthcare for all populations. It is a primary‑care provider and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with multiple locations throughout San Antonio and the New Braunfels area. Over 50 years the organization has changed lives while remaining dedicated to the mission and vision of being a premier healthcare provider in the community. Join our team of dedicated professionals in providing comprehensive care and quality customer service to our community.

We improve lives through improving the well‑being of families through high‑quality, compassionate health care.

• Respect:
  We treat all persons with dignity and compassion
• Integrity:
  We build trust through honesty, word and deed
• Excellence:
  We use best practices to deliver exceptional quality care
• Affordability:
  We manage resources to provide affordable health care
• Teamwork:
  We work together as a team in the interest of patient care

We are searching for our next super star! As an LVN you will assess, observe, evaluate, and document interventions on patients of this facility. You will provide teaching, counseling, support, and quality patient care and work as a member of a team ensuring the best possible care for all patients. The LVN must be familiar with community health resources, social, and welfare services.

• Takes patient history, vital signs, symptoms and conditions and documents such in the medical record.
• Checks patient's height and weight. Administers screening tests, evaluates and records results.
• Administers patient immunizations following clinical protocols and provider's instructions.
• Administers medications and treatments ordered by the provider.
• Maintains lab duties to include, but not limited to: daily quality checks and documentation in log books, specimen processing including related result documentation and provider notification of abnormalities, daily cleaning and disinfection of lab and equipment in accordance with infection control guidelines, submits QC and patient testing logs monthly.
• Checks the treatment room for properly functioning equipment and stocks supplies.
• Provides individual or group health education to patients, including the distribution of educational materials as needed.
• Reviews chart documentation for completeness according to established indicators.
• Travels to other Centro Del Barrio sites in carrying out duties.
• Abides by infection control policies and procedures as dictated in the Centro del Barrio Infection Control Manual.
• Abides by policies and procedures on hazardous materials as dictated in the Employee Safety Manual.
• Abides by all safety policies as dictated in the Employee Safety Manual.
• Demonstrates competence with patients aged 0 and older.
• Participates in the agency’s Quality Improvement Program.
• Performs other duties as required.

• Competitive Compensation
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• Retirement Plans 403(b) – Company Match Contributions
• Basic Life Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance for your spouse & children
• Short & Long‑Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Wellness Employee Assistance (EAP)
• Travel Reimbursement
• Critical Illness insurance, hospital indemnity, accident insurance – additional benefits to fit your needs and lifestyle
• 6 paid company holidays, 2 extra floating holidays, paid time off/vacation time, career development opportunities and many other benefits in a culture that focuses on work‑life balance, innovation, & teamwork.
• Benefits start after 30 days
• Fun & energetic, family‑based environment

Education:

Graduation from an accredited school of Vocational Nursing. Must be currently licensed with the Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas. CPR Certification.

Experience:

Experience from a clinic or hospital preferred.

Other:
Bilingual/Bicultural. Spanish.

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Must be able to meet the attendance requirements of the position.
• Must not pose a threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
• Physical ability to lift up to 20 pounds unassisted.
• Must be able to deliver excellent customer service, externally and internally.

Centro Med is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.