Clinic Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

JOB TITLE: Clinic LVN

REPORTS TO: COO

JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of the physician, the LVN will provide assessment of, planning for, documentation on, implementation and evaluation of care for each assigned patient.

ESSENTIAL TASKS/DUTIES

(This list is a succinct summary of core duties only. Other tasks will be assigned)

• Ensures appropriate order of appointment and patient flow.
• Monitors and expedites diagnostic testing.
• Provides basic patient assessments and reports unusual results to the physician.
• Appropriately interacts with and provides instruction to patients and family members according to providers’ orders.
• Administers medications according to physician’s instructions and clinic procedure.
• Performs basic nursing skills and prepares documentation of consistent care plans, physician instructions, and established procedures.
• Attends to medical records and referrals as needed or as directed.
• Rotating shifts, float and fill as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a current TX driver’s license.
• Must have High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must have and maintain a current or Licensed Vocational Nurse license issued by the State of Texas.
• Must obtain CME’s required to keep license current.
• Must have and maintain a current BLS certification.
• Must demonstrate the ability to engage in effective verbal and written communication.
• Duties require intermittent walking, sitting, standing, pulling, bending, stooping and reaching to perform tasks and be able to lift objects that may weigh as much as 50 lbs.