Sr Lic Vocational Nurse

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Employees in this classification are experienced LVN's responsible for performing a wide variety of patient care activities in an assigned specialty or subspecialty outpatient clinic. Work is performed under the direction of a staff nurse and/or physician aspart of a total health care team in providing complete evaluationsto patients. Works under the direct supervision of staff nurse or physician. No delegated supervisory authority; may instruct co-workers and supervise them in the performance of special procedures.

Work is performed under usual clinic conditions,necessitating a high degree of contact with patients, families andclinic personnel.

• Delivers clinical excellence through accurate administration of medications, immunizations, and treatments following provider orders and departmental policies.
• Communicates with empathy and clarity, ensuring families understand their child’s plan of care and feel supported throughout their visit.
• Collaborates with compassion and professionalism as a valued member of the interdisciplinary health care team- supporting physicians, advanced practice providers, and fellow nurses topromote seamless, coordinated care.
• Performs clinical tasks such as obtaining vital signs,preparing and maintaining examination and treatment rooms,sterilizing equipment, and ensuring all instruments are ready for patient care.
• Documents thoroughly using the electronic medical record (EMR) to support communication, care planning, and quality improvement.
• Responds to patient calls and messages with attentiveness and professionalism, following clinic protocols and ensuring timely,compassionate communication.

Cross coverage at the offsite clinic when staffing needs occur.

Completion of a Board of Nursing accredited program of vocational nursing. Current Vocational Nursing license in the state of Texasor the attainment of a temporary permit from the Board of Nursingto practice vocational nursing pending full licensure in the stateof Texas. At least two years of LVN experience in a hospital,clinic or community-based environment.

• Bilingual English/Spanish.
• Electronic…