Licensed Vocational Nurse I

Galveston County Health District•Texas City, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the team at Coastal Health & Wellness as a Licensed Vocational Nurse I (LVN)! Provide compassionate, customer-focused nursing care while working alongside providers and other clinical team members to serve patients of all ages. From patient assessments and triage to medication administration, procedures, and patient education, you’ll play an important role in delivering quality care to the residents of Galveston County.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited nursing program
Current license to practice as an LVN in the State of Texas
Current CPR certification
Strong written and verbal communication and customer service skills
Strong computer skills, including MS Office
Valid Texas driver’s license (or ability to readily obtain) and reliable transportation
Must comply with GCHD immunization policy and ICS training requirements
Must pass a criminal background check and drug/alcohol screening

Nice To Haves

New grads encouraged to apply!
0–2 years of clinical experience
Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
Knowledge of ambulatory nursing practices and procedures, adult and child learning principles, and community resources
Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed
Equivalent education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Provide direct and indirect nursing care to patients of all ages
Perform nursing assessments and triage activities under supervision
Assist providers and Medical Assistants with patient care, exams, and procedures
Prepare patients for exams and perform and document appropriate screenings
Administer medications, immunizations, and treatments according to provider orders and standing delegation orders
Accurately document nursing assessments, patient education, follow-up, and treatment plans in the electronic health record (EHR)
Perform approved point-of-care testing (POCT) and document results
Review immunization records and reconcile vaccination history
Perform Nurse Only visits and wound care
Triage and process patient calls, messages, tasks, and other communications
Assist with medication refills, prior authorizations, and patient forms
Monitor medication, vaccine, and clinical supply inventories
Follow infection control procedures and properly dispose of biohazard waste
Respond to emergency codes and high-priority lab results
Educate and support patients and families based on their individual needs
Support clinic operations and perform other duties as assigned