Licensed Vocational Nurse - Bariatric Clinic; Job Victoria area,Texas USA,Nursing

Position: Licensed Vocational Nurse - Bariatric Clinic (FT)

Licensed Vocational Nurse - Bariatric Clinic (FT)

The Clinic Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides patient centered care, education, and care coordination in a team-based multispecialty group under the direct supervision of the advanced practice registered nurse, physician assistant, or physician. The Clinic LVN works closely with various departments to deliver high quality care to patients and provide safe, effective nursing care in the clinic setting.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Interview patient to obtain vital signs and document information within the patient's electronic medical record.

Clean and prepare treatment room for patient examinations.

Follow clinic protocols and directions given by clinical team leaders or supervisor.

Consistently implement communication, coordination, and cooperative efforts while serving as an essential member of the clinic.

Work with members of the medical team to provide patient-centered care.

Complete Medication Reconciliation for each patient.

Coordinate scheduling for patients receiving tests outside the clinic.

Facilitate provider authorization of prescription refills.

Participate in performance improvement initiatives.

Under physician or APP orders:

Perform routine diagnostic testing, including but not limited to, EKGs, audiograms, tympanograms, spirometry, and visual screenings with reporting and documentation as appropriate.

Administer medications, vaccinations, or injections.

Coordinate and schedule patients for care outside of the clinic setting (e.g., diagnostic testing, surgical procedures, home health, etc.).

Counsel and educate patients regarding their care or treatment plan, including but not limited to, instructions for diagnostic testing or surgical procedures, completion of medical or consent forms, requirements for pre-test or pre-surgical clearance, holding or taking of medications, etc.

Collaborate with hospital and clinic departments to ensure insurance coverage and authorization requirements are met in advance of services being provided.

Additional Duties

Accurately and completely perform and document patient follow-up activities including laboratory results and diagnostics, appointments, referrals, medications, and call backs.

Keep all areas stocked and neat in appearance.

Hospital

Adheres to organization-wide and other applicable policies and procedures.

Day-to-day performance complies with the hospital's Service Excellence Behavioral Expectations.

Performs within the prescribed limits of the hospital's Ethics, Compliance and Confidentiality Program guidelines.

Performs within his/her professional Scope of Practice at all times.

Other Duties As Assigned

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Minimum Requirements

Educational Requirements

Required:

Graduate of an accredited school of vocational nursing

Experience Preferred:
At least one year experience in a physician's office or a clinic setting preferred.

Licensure / Certification Requirements

Required:

Currently licensed as a Licensed Vocational Nurse by the state of Texas

Company Profile

Citizens Medical Center is a not-for-profit, community hospital known for compassionate patient care, clinical expertise, and bringing advanced medical services to the South Texas region since 1956. Today, Citizens is a 317-bed acute care hospital with over 1,200 employees. Voted "Best of the Best" hospital in Victoria for 14 consecutive years, Citizens Medical Center is a level III Trauma Center, currently renovating its 24/7 Emergency Department that includes an onsite medical helicopter.

Citizens has a comprehensive Community Cancer Program that includes two linear accelerators and HDR brachytherapy. Citizens is recognized for its outstanding cardiology program which includes a nationally accredited Chest Pain Center and is a Primary Stroke Center. Citizens also includes a comprehensive, accredited Bariatric Surgery program, Birth Center with labor and delivery, an imaging and surgery center, sleep study center, state-of-the-art rehabilitation and fitness center, urology center and da Vinci robotics minimally invasive surgery options, a home health agency, and has a long history of providing continuing education for healthcare providers and the community.

Citizens Medical Center is looking for employees who display respect and enthusiasm for patients, visitors, and coworkers, and who consistently uphold the organization's commitment to providing outstanding outcomes and an excellent experience.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefit Offerings

Health

Medical, Dental, Vision
STD, LTD Disability
Supplemental Life, AD&D
Flexible Spending…