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Licensed Vocational Nurse LPN/LVN Oak Run Clinic New Braunfels Texas - Floresville Texas
Company: Optum Location: Floresville, Texas
Posted On: 04/25/2024
Opportunities at WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses. We believe all patients are entitled to the highest level of medical care. Here, you will join a team who shares your passion for helping people achieve better health. With opportunities for physicians, clinical staff and non-patient-facing roles, you can make a difference with us as you discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Under the direction of providers (defined as an MD, DO, DPM, NP or PA) or RNs, reporting to the Clinical Advisor, the LVN / LPN provides clinical support functions and professional nursing care to patients using established standards of clinical nursing care and procedures approved by WellMed and applicable state board of nursing. Is an active member of the health care team to assess patients' needs, provide input into the plan of care and implement prescribed interventions. Primary Responsibilities: - Perform all nursing duties within the scope of a Licensed Vocational / Practical Nurse (procedures, injections, medication administration, EKGs, phlebotomy) as determined by the applicable State Board of Nursing
- Participate in implementing established education plans for patients and their families with common health problems and well-defined health learning needs
- Coordinate patient care as directed by providers, RNs, and policies, including referrals, transition visits, medications, procedures and follow up
- Document chief complaint and rooms patients according to policy and procedures, prepares patient for examination
- Telephonically obtain information on chief complaint and symptoms and accurately relays information to provider
- Collect data and performs "focused" nursing assessment of patients; assist in the evaluation of a patient's response to treatment and identify patient's needs; communicate findings to the provider
- Record patient assessment and care in the medical record in an accurate and timely manner
- Review the patient record, chart, reports (including laboratory and x-ray), and other pertinent information for patients prior to being seen by the provider and reports relevant information to the provider and / or RN
- Provide a safe environment (OSHA standards) for patients and staff in the clinic
- Ensure patient confidentiality (HIPAA) at all times and treat patients with courtesy and respect
- Organize exam and treatment rooms, stocks and cleans rooms and sterilizes instruments
- Practice standard infection control precautions
- Ensure medication management follows policies and procedures; appropriately documents medications & immunizations in patient records
- Follow laboratory management polices & procedures and CLIA standards; collects lab samples and ensures proper labeling
- Fulfill medication refill requests following approved protocols
- If certified in IV therapy; start peripheral lines, monitor and adjust flow rates, prime IV lines, change dressing on IV sites (if needed) and discontinue venous lines This is a clinic position near Loop 337/HW46 close to the HEB
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in. Required Qualifications: - High school diploma or GED
- Current and unrestricted State Vocational / Practical Nursing license
- Current BLS certification
- Ability to obtain IV certification if required by clinic
- Experience reacting calmly and effectively in emergency situations
- Experience performing medical procedures, giving injections and perform phlebotomy
- Experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationship with providers / staff, patients, and the community
- Knowledge of medical terminology and medical office procedures
- Proficient computer skills to work efficiently with electronic medical records
- This position requires Tuberculosis screening as well as proof of immunity to Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Tetanus, Diptheria, and Pertussis through lab confirmation of immunity, documented evidence of vaccination, or a doctor's diagnosis of disease Preferred Qualifications:
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