Clinic Licensed Vocational Nurse WellMed Crockett Park | San Antonio, Texas | WellMed

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Position in this function is under the direction of providers (defined as an MD, DO, DPM, NP or PA) or RNs, the LVN/LPN provides clinical support functions and professional nursing care to patients using established standards of clinical nursing care and procedures approved by Well Med and applicable state board of nursing. Is an active member of the health care team to assess patients' needs, provide input into the plan of care and implement prescribed interventions.

• Performs all nursing duties within the scope of a Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse (procedures, injections, medication administration, EKGs, phlebotomy) as determined by the applicable State Board of Nursing
• Participates in implementing established education plans for patients and their families with common health problems and well defined health learning needs
• Coordinates patient care as directed by providers, RNs, and policies, including referrals, transition visits, medications, procedures and follow up
• Documents chief complaint and rooms patients according to policy and procedures, prepares patient for examination
• Telephonically obtains information on chief complaint and symptoms and accurately relays information to provider
• Collects data and performs 'focused' nursing assessment of patients; assists in the evaluation of a patient's response to treatment and identifies patient's needs; communicates findings to the provider
• Records patient assessment and care in the medical record in an accurate and timely manner
• Reviews the patient record, chart, reports (including laboratory and x-ray), and other pertinent information for patients prior to being seen by the provider and reports relevant information to the provider and/or RN
• Provides a safe environment (OSHA standards) for patients and staff in the clinic
• Ensures patient confidentiality (HIPAA) at all times and treats patients with courtesy and respect
• Organizes exam and treatment rooms, stocks and cleans rooms and sterilizes instruments
• Practices standard infection control precautions
• Ensures medication management follows policies and procedures; appropriately documents medications & immunizations in patient records
• Follows laboratory management polices & procedures and CLIA standards; collects lab samples and ensures proper labeling
• Fulfills medication refill requests following approved protocols
• If certified in IV therapy; starts peripheral lines, monitors and adjusts flow rates, prime IV lines, changes dressing on IV sites (if needed) and discontinues venous lines
• Performs all other related duties as assigned

• High school diploma or GED
• Current and unrestricted State Vocational/Practical Nursing license
• Current BLS certification
• If required by clinic, IV certification must be obtained
• Knowledge of medical terminology and medical office procedures
• Proficient computer skills to work efficiently with electronic medical records
• Effective listening and communication skills; proper use of grammar and spelling
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Ability to perform medical procedures, give injections and perform phlebotomy
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with providers/staff, patients, and the community
• Good communication and customer service skills
• This position requires Tuberculosis screening as well as proof of immunity to Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis through lab confirmation of immunity, documented evidence of vaccination, or a doctor's diagnosis of disease

• IV certification
• 2+ years of experience in a medical setting
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding

• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds
• Ability to push or pull heavy objects using up to 35…