Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), Women's Health

People's Community Clinic • Austin, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) help fulfill the mission of People's Community Clinic by promoting and facilitating excellent health care for patients. This position works as a member of a care team to coordinate patient care and support patients and families in self-management, self-efficacy, and behavior change. Care team members are expected to assess and manage the health needs of the patient population and to communicate effectively with all patients, especially vulnerable populations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Graduation from an accredited vocational nursing program
• Two years of healthcare experience preferred
• One year in a primary care clinic setting strongly preferred
• Proficient in basic LVN nursing skills and laboratory procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and superior customer service skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and telephone communication abilities.
• Effective multitasking, time management, and task prioritization skills.
• Competent in the use of computers and electronic medical records systems.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Capable of working independently while successfully accomplishing assigned tasks.
• Current, unrestricted LVN license from the Texas Board of Nursing required.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a resource and subject-matter expert for Medical Assistants, providing guidance and support as needed.
• Actively participate in care team huddles, staff meetings, and collaborative problem-solving related to clinical operations.
• Assist in clinic operations by working on the floor as necessary to ensure efficient patient flow, including but not limited to: rooming patients, gathering focused patient information, vital signs, point of care testing, immunizations, medication administration, procedures, and patient call backs.
• Assist with any clinic emergencies within the scope of practice.
• Manage and complete medication prior authorizations.
• Manage and complete prescription refill requests according to delegated or standing orders.
• Make patient follow-up calls as instructed by providers or per delegated orders, including communicating laboratory and diagnostic test results to patients as directed.
• Complete provider-directed tasks such as managing paperwork requiring provider review or signature, ensuring timely processing and communication.
• Educate patients on disease processes, medication management, and health promotion strategies.
• Facilitate communication among patients, providers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Identify gaps in patient care and collaborate with the care team to address and close them.
• Participate in the training of Medical Assistants.
• Identify and support opportunities for workflow and quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care.
• Strictly adhere to HIPAA guidelines, organizational policies and procedures, including standing delegation orders.

Benefits

• 18 PTO days per year
• 11 paid holidays
• Major Medical Health Insurance Coverage. Most employees experience $0 in out-of-pocket medical expenses.
• Dental & Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employer-paid Life Insurance
• Employer-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Annual Training
• 403(b) with 5% employer matching

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED