LVN (FM/IM/Pedi Triage)
Location: Austin Texas!
Description: Austin Regional Clinic is at present looking to employ LVN (FM/IM/Pedi Triage) right now, this career will be placed in Texas. For detail informations about this career opportunity please read the description below. PURPOSE : Under general supervision, provides routine nursing care within the limits of nursing knowledge, education, licensure, experience and ethical, legal standards of care. Carries out all duties while maintaining compliance and confidentiality and promoting the mission and philosophy of the organization.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
Provides direct nursing care to patients and distributes medications and treatments under physician order according to accepted standards of care.
Accurately and completely rooms patients, takes an! d documents vital signs, and prepares patients for provider ex! am.
Teaches and counsels patients and families concerning heath assessment and care including prevention of disease and health maintenance.
Accurately and completely reports and documents status, care rendered, response to care, provider orders, contacts with patient and/or other healthcare providers.
Accurately and completely performs patient follow-up activities including laboratory results and diagnostics, appointments, referrals, medications, and call backs.
Calls pharmacy with prescription refills as prescribed by and under the direction of the physician.
Performs diagnostic testing including but not limited to EKGs, audiograms, typanograms, spirometry, and visual screenings with reporting and documentation as appropriate.
Participates in the orientation of new employees.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBIL IT IES:
Monitors inventory of medical and/or office supplies and equipment, ensuring units and/or! rooms are properly stocked and supplies are current and not expired. Orders supplies as needed.
May assist providers with sigmoidoscopy exams and cardiac stress testing by setting up equipment, assisting with patient preparation, and cleaning and storing equipment after exam. Reports and documents appropriately.
May provide vaccine management including ordering and monitoring vaccine usage/wastage, facilitating the maintenance of the vaccines, participating in educational opportunities, utilizing the Texas Vaccine for Children Provider Manual, and completing reportable documentation as recommended by Texas Department of State Health Services.
May facilitate the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the immunization program.
Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Graduation from an accredited school of vocational nursing.
Exper! ience: Previous experience in an ambulatory or acute care setting p! referred..
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of all activities associated with the delivery of quality nursing practices and duties assigned to this role
Skill in nursing practices within the scope of responsibilities assigned to this role
Skill in organization and efficiency
Excellent computer and keyboarding skills, including familiarity with Windows.
Excellent customer service skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal & problem solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple nursing activities simultaneously with frequent interruptions in a fast â€"paced environment
Ability to have excellent attention to detail
Ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to handle competing priorities.
Required Certificate/License: Current licensure as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in the State of Texas . Curren! t AHA approved Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course completion card. Will be required to maintain a current vocational nursing license and CPR certification during employment.
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm.
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If you were eligible to this career, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Austin Regional Clinic.
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This career starts available on: Fri, 13 Dec 2013 07:48:42 GMT
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