Ambulatory LVN - Dermatology

UT Southwestern Medical Center•Dallas, TX

About The Position

This position provides experienced paraprofessional nursing skills in the treatment, care, and safety of patients under the general supervision of a physician, advanced practice provider, and/or nursing leadership. The LVN works within the scope of practice defined by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas. The role includes patient care, medication administration, clinical documentation, appointment coordination, and support for physicians and registered nurses in an ambulatory dermatology setting.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Licensed Vocational Nurse program from an approved school of nursing.
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license from the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas upon hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through a course accredited by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross upon hire.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

Administer personal and therapeutic measures to patients as directed by physicians and/or registered nurses.
Obtain patient medical histories through structured interviews in accordance with departmental guidelines.
Schedule patient appointments, tests, and procedures using an online computer system or telephone, and reinforce physician instructions in person and by telephone.
Prepare exam rooms, facilitate use of diagnostic equipment, and ensure needed patient information—including diagnostic exam reports and medical records—is available.
Prepare and administer medications as prescribed by the physician. May start and administer intravenous fluids and medications after completing the approved UT Southwestern IV course and skills verification, excluding intravenous push medications.
Collect information to assist physicians or registered nurses in triaging patient phone calls according to departmental protocols, and document actions in patients’ electronic medical records.
Take, record, and report patient vital signs using medical equipment; perform low-complexity procedures such as serial specimen sampling, drawing blood from a heparin lock, venipuncture, and specimen collection and handling.
Document patient care interventions and education in electronic medical records, and ensure required patient consent forms and authorizations are obtained for research and/or medical treatment.
Visually and physically inspect equipment and facilities to ensure patient safety and proper functioning.
Maintain adequate supplies on carts and in patient exam rooms; order supplies and supplemental nursing materials.
Maintain current customer service, clinical, and technical skills by attending training programs and seminars and comply with departmental policies and procedures.
Attend and participate in meetings related to clinical activities.
Complete required clinical documentation in a timely manner.
Perform duties that may involve direct care of patients or human-subjects research participants, or maintaining, modifying, releasing, or otherwise affecting patient or human-subjects research records.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

PPO medical plan, available on day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage.
100% coverage for preventive healthcare with no copay.
Paid time off, available on day one.
Retirement programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS).
Paid parental leave.
Wellness programs.
Tuition reimbursement.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer.
On-site childcare.
Merit increases.