Licensed Vocational Nurse - Bariatric Clinic;

Licensed Vocational Nurse - Bariatric Clinic (FT)

Citizens offers a generous benefit package that includes retirement plans upon hire, and an excellent medical plan with optional insurance plans to choose from.

• Interview patient to obtain vital signs and document information within the patient’s electronic medical record. (EF)
• Clean and prepare treatment room for patient examinations. (EF)
• Follow clinic protocols and directions given by clinical team leaders or supervisor. (EF)
• Consistently implement communication, coordination, and cooperative efforts while serving as an essential member of the clinic. (EF)
• Work with members of the medical team to provide patient-centered care. (EF)
• Complete Medication Reconciliation for each patient. (EF)
• Coordinate scheduling for patients receiving tests outside the clinic. (EF)
• Facilitate provider authorization of prescription refills. (EF)
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives. (EF)

• Perform routine diagnostic testing, including but not limited to, EKGs, audiograms, tympanograms, spirometry, and visual screenings with reporting and documentation as appropriate. (EF)
• Administer medications, vaccinations, or injections. (EF)
• Coordinate and schedule patients for care outside of the clinic setting (e.g., diagnostic testing, surgical procedures, home health, etc.). (EF)
• 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. (EF).
• Collaborate with hospital and clinic departments to ensure insurance coverage and authorization requirements are met in advance of services being provided. (EF)

• Accurately and completely perform and document patient follow-up activities including laboratory results and diagnostics, appointments, referrals, medications, and call backs. (EF)
• Keep all areas stocked and neat in appearance. (EF)

• 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.

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

Required:

Graduate of an accredited school of vocational nursing

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

Required:

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

• STD, LTD Disability
• Supplemental Life, AD&D
• Flexible Spending (FSA)
• Employer paid life insurance

• 457(b) Deferred Compensation
• Paid Time Off & Sick leave
• Bereavement leave, Jury Duty/Witness Service
• Hospital-paid & administered annual immunizations

Citizens Medical Center is guided by its Mission – “to provide quality medical services at a reasonable cost to the citizens of the region.”

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.