LVN, Healthcare Nursing

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General Statement of Duties:

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) is an integral part of the health care team. The Licensed

Vocational Nurse performs those functions assigned and supervised by the radiologists and lead biopsy

technologists. This position is responsible for supporting technologists and physicians in interventional

procedures.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Knowing of the scope and limitations of the practice of vocational nursing.

2. Observing, recording and reporting information pertinent to the safe and effective care of the

patients.

3. Maintaining current knowledge of the organizational structure and using appropriate channels of

communication.

4. High interaction (verbal and written) with patients in the consenting and explanation of

interventional procedures. Focused attention on previous interventions and current pharmacologic

history.

5. Understands recalls and memorizes written and verbal instructions to insure proper protocols and

equipment are utilized.

6. Assists physicians in the performance of interventional procedures. (Includes handling needles,

sutures and other interventional supplies and equipment.)

7. Monitors the work flow schedule and keeps technologists, physicians, and scheduled patients

apprised of any changes in the schedule.

8. Monitors inventory of supplies used in interventional procedures and maintains an adequate supply.

9. Insures proper cleanliness and sanitization of equipment and procedure rooms.

Additional

Job Functions:

1. Supports the mission and vision of South Texas Radiology Imaging Centers and demonstrates

excellent customer service at all times.

2. Understands and is committed to helping South Texas Radiology Imaging Centers and its

associated facilities achieve its goals.

3. Must learn and comply with System and facility safety policies and rules; must use appropriate

safety equipment and procedures at all times; must immediately report all unsafe conditions to

supervisors; must be familiar with all safety features of equipment, tools or materials

encompassed by job duties; and must check with supervisors (prior to job performance) if there is

a question as to the safe procedure to be used for any job function.

4. Adheres to the STRIC Code of Conduct and demonstrates ethical behavior as expected by our

patients, colleagues and the community. Understands the personal obligation to report any

activity that appears to violate applicable laws, rules and regulations or the Code of Conduct

itself.

5. Completes other duties as assigned.

Minimum

Education and Experience:

Graduate of an accredited program of licensed vocational nursing education. Previous experience is

desirable, but not required.

Minimum License and Certificates

Required:

South Texas Radiology Imaging Centers, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional…