LPN School Nursing Full Time

LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE II

School of Medicine / Medicine and Oncology ISU

Provide nursing care as a member of an inter-professional team to patients in the clinic, stationary or mobile, and carries out provider orders. Assume the responsibilities of leadership to ensure efficient and appropriate administration of care.
Ensures timely management of work within policy guidelines, assesses patient priority via call line and electronic systems.
Performs procedures such as Point of Care testing and administers vaccines and other clinical duties as trained.
Screens patients telephonically and in clinic; meticulous documentation of screening and communication results in electronic health record.
Assists fellow employees in providing the highest quality personalized patient care.
Maintains and upholds established clinic patient care, operation and employee policies as outlined in the UT Medicine Employee Handbook and UTRGV Employee Handbook..
Provides excellent internal and external customer service, maintains professionalism at all times in appearance, verbal and written communication, resolution of patient concerns and or issues.
Process requests for medication refills, paperwork, and works closely with Medical Assistants to enhance workflow.
Supervision Received

General supervision from assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given

Direct supervision of assigned staff.
High school diploma or equivalent. Graduate of an accredited Licensed Vocational Nurse program from an approved school of Nursing.
Current Texas Licensure as a Licensed Vocational Nurse and CPR certification is required. Three (3) years of experience in vocational nursing.
Experience in a medical clinic setting or acute health care.
Equipment

Use of standard office equipment. Telemedicine and related equipment.
Usual office orclinical ambulatory patient care facility conditions, stationary or mobile. Some evening and /or weekend work may be required. Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.
The ability to read, speak and write Spanish is desirable. Tact, diplomacy, discretion, and confidentiality of medical information required in all matters. Possible exposure to combustible materials. Full-Time

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