Licensed Vocational Nurse/LVN (Child to 23014379) – Adult Care – Full Time, Days

Here’s What You Need

·        High School Diploma or equivalent (REQUIRED)

·        Graduate of an Accredited School of Practical Nursing Program (REQUIRED)

·        Valid LVN Certification (REQUIRED)

·        ACLS OR BCLS (REQUIRED

·        Clinic/Physician office experience (STRONGLY PREFERRED)

 

A Successful LVN will have:  

·        Knowledge of basic nursing processes and understanding of healthcare technology, equipment, and supplies

·        Familiarity with state law on nursing care, nurse practice guidelines and clinic policies and procedures

·        Ability to effectively communicate to staff and patients

·        Demonstrate sound judgment and composure with the ability to take appropriate action in questionable or emergency situations

·        Maintains a positive, caring attitude towards patients

·        Possesses a strong work ethic and a high level of professionalism

 

What You Will Do

 

·        Delivers care to patients utilizing the LVN Process

·        Directs and guides back-office staff in monitoring and expediting workflow

·        Handles medical supply inventory, orders and cost control

·        Manages patient phone calls for results and health information; Monitors and documents treatment progress and patient response

·        Conveys information to patients and families about health status, health maintenance, and management of acute and chronic conditions

·        Performs basic nursing care for patients by following established standards and procedures

·        May perform specific nursing care as it relates to specialty of the practice

·        Prepares and administers injections, performs routine tests

·        Prepares patient records and files using established medical record  forms/automated systems and documentation practices

·        Participates in Teams to improve patient care processes and outcomes

·        Performs other duties as assigned

 

 

Additional perks of being a Texas Health employee

·        Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program as well as several other benefits.

·        Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.

·        Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).

·        A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

 

Entity Highlights:

Texas Health Physicians Group includes more than 1,000 physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants dedicated to providing quality, patient-safe care at more than 240 offices located throughout the DFW Metroplex.  

THPG members are active in group governance and serve on multiple committees and councils. Ongoing Texas Health initiatives, like the Diversity Action Council and Living the Promise, have helped to create an inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture and workplace, making THPG a great place to work. 

 

Explore our Texas Health careers site for info like Benefits, Job Listings by Category, recent Awards we’ve won and more.

 

Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org.  

 

 

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