Clinic Licensed Vocational Nurse - Baptist Physician Network - Cardiology Consultants - Days

Join Our Team at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas

We are looking to add top talent to our team. Join us in performing Sacred Work!

Competitive benefits are offered including:

• Matched Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive Benefit Plan Medical, Dental, Vision and Much More!
• Bonus Potential

Job Summary/Objective

The Licensed Vocational Nurse provides a variety of patient care activities to patients of all age groups, implementing measures to promote a safe environment for patients and others. Maintains awareness of current developments, evidence based practice and trends in nursing research with a focus on the specific patient population in which they are employed.

Essential Job Duties

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Provides an appropriate clinic environment for patient care by maintaining the patient area in an orderly manner and maintaining neatness of the work environment.
2. Performs and assists providers with patient care activities which includes but not limited to vital signs, administering injections, phlebotomy, minor procedures and patient education.
3. Responsible for ordering all medical supplies needed for assigned clinic.
4. Interacts with physician practices, pharmacies, drug reps, third party payers and other departments.
5. Maintains required documentation of patient care and clinic activities in accordance with standards.
6. Ensures nursing skills are performed effectively according to established standards of care.

Required Education and Experience

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Required License/Certifications

Current LVN license in the State of Texas

BLS Certification within 30 days of hire

Unit specific competencies obtained within six months of hire

Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas