Licensed Vocational Nurse/LVN – Women’s Care – Full-Time, Days

Texas Health•Plano, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Health Physicians Group is hiring a Licensed Vocational Nurse for its Women’s Care department in Plano, Texas. The LVN delivers patient care using the LVN Process and established standards and procedures, including specialty-related nursing care. The role involves collecting patient data, performing routine nursing procedures, documenting care, administering certain prescribed medications, monitoring patient responses, and communicating with patients and families about health status and care management. The position works in a fast-paced, multi-provider clinic. Team members collaborate to support compassionate, empathetic patient care and may participate in efforts to improve patient-care processes and outcomes. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to noon, at 6300 W. Parker Road, Suite 126, Building 2, Plano, TX 75093.

Requirements

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) licensure upon hire (required).
Completion of an accredited School of Practical Nursing program (required).
Successful completion of the THPG Clinical Training educational program, with demonstrated competency in required skills, within 90 days of job entry (required).
BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) maintained every two years, within 90 days upon hire (required); ACLS is preferred as an alternative qualification listed in the posting.
Additional specialty certifications, if applicable, upon hire (required).
Knowledge of basic nursing processes and understanding of healthcare technology, equipment, and supplies.
Familiarity with state nursing laws, nurse practice guidelines, and clinic policies and procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively with staff and patients.
Sound judgment and composure, with the ability to take appropriate action in questionable or emergency situations.
Positive, caring attitude toward patients.
Strong work ethic and high level of professionalism.
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, multi-provider clinic.

Nice To Haves

One year of LVN experience (preferred).
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) upon hire (preferred).

Responsibilities

Deliver care to patients utilizing the LVN Process.
Perform basic nursing care according to established standards and procedures, including specialty-related care as applicable.
Collect patient data, including vital signs and observations of the patient’s appearance, behavior, and responses to stimuli, and report the information appropriately.
Prepare and administer injections, perform routine tests, treat wounds, and change bandages.
Prepare patient records and files using established medical record forms, automated systems, and documentation practices.
Administer certain prescribed medications and monitor and document treatment progress and patient response.
Participate in implementing and evaluating patient care based on practice guidelines, standards of care, and federal and state laws and regulations.
Communicate with patients and families about health status, health maintenance, and management of acute and chronic conditions.
Participate in teams focused on improving patient-care processes and outcomes.
Perform other duties as assigned.