Licensed Vocational Nurse

Job Details

Job Location:

Park Clinic - Iowa Park, TX 76367

• Provide clinic and nursing care services.
• Assist physicians and prepare patients for various types of examinations and procedures.
• As directed by a physician, administer specific drugs or medications either orally or by injection and observe patient for reactions.
• Instruct patients and family members regarding treatments and follow-up care.
• Assist physician with minor surgical procedures performed in the clinic.
• Obtain and record blood pressure readings, weight, and length measurements.
• Provide care appropriate for the patients served based on demonstrated knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
• Assess and interpret data on the patients’ status to identify patients’ requirements relative to their age‑specific needs and provide care needed as stipulated in departmental policy.
• Perform urine dipstick for protein, glucose, bilirubin, ketones, specific gravity, blood, PH, urobilinogen, nitrate, and leukocytes.
• Collect blood samples by finger stick using aseptic technique for HCT and capillary blood glucose.
• Perform urine HCG pregnancy tests as directed.
• Obtain and accurately label specimens for laboratory tests.
• Maintain files and prepare documents.
• Prior to examination, obtain subjective information related to patient’s perception of health.
• Collect necessary information received concerning x‑ray and laboratory reports, data from referring physicians, and surgical or other procedure reports for the patient’s files.
• Enter medications and drugs administered and any reaction into the files.
• Maintain stock levels of supplies and required equipment.
• Ensure inventory in exam rooms, supply room, medication cabinet, and medication refrigerator are adequately stocked with supplies necessary for efficient operation.
• Clean and disinfect surgical instruments and ensure they are delivered to the designated place for sterilization.

• Maintain confidentiality on a daily basis.
• Work well with other employees.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
• Follow standard precautions when providing direct patient care or handling potentially infectious materials.

• Graduate of an accredited school of vocational nursing required.
• One year experience as a licensed vocational nurse preferred.
• One year of clinic or supervisory experience preferred.

• Knowledge of clinical nursing care.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Familiar with operating computers and ability to utilize computer systems.

• Licensed Vocational Nurse currently licensed by the state of Texas required.
• Current CPR certification required.

• Duties of the position require extended periods of standing and walking.
• Some bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, and lifting up to 52 pounds.
• Occasional heavy lifting when moving or supporting patients who may suddenly become weak or helpless.
• The ability to comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions or directions.

We offer competitive, market‑driven compensation and benefit plans.