Licensed Vocational Nurse/LVN – Heart & Vascular Specialists Clinic - Full-Time, Days

#REF!•Dallas, TX

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) delivers care to patients utilizing the LVN Process. This role involves triaging patient calls, communicating with providers, and utilizing the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate comprehensive care for selected patient populations and their families. The LVN performs specific nursing care related to cardiology, collects patient data such as vital signs, monitors patient responses, administers prescribed medications, and documents treatment progress. The position also involves preparing patient records and performing other duties as assigned. Texas Health Physicians Group (THPG) is a large organization with over 1,000 physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants dedicated to quality, patient-safe care across more than 240 offices in the DFW Metroplex. THPG fosters an inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
LVN - Licensed Vocational Nurse
Accredited School of Practical Nursing Program
Knowledge of basic nursing processes and understanding of healthcare technology, equipment, and supplies
Knowledge of state law on nursing care, nurse practice guidelines, and clinic policies and procedures
Ability to effectively communicate to staff and patients
Demonstrate sound judgment and composure
Ability to take appropriate action in questionable or emergency situations
Maintain a positive, caring attitude towards staff and patients
Possess a strong work ethic and a high level of professionalism
Efficient time management skills

Nice To Haves

LVN experience
Bilingual in English / Spanish
BCLS Upon Hire

Responsibilities

Delivers care to patients utilizing the LVN Process
Triage patient calls and communicates with the provider
Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate comprehensive care provided to selected patient populations and their families.
Performs specific nursing care as it relates to specialty of cardiology.
Collects patient data such as vital signs, notes how the patient looks and acts or responds to stimuli and reports this information accordingly.
Prepares patient records and files using established medical record forms/automated systems and documentation practices.
Administers certain prescribed medications and monitors and documents treatment progress and patient response.
Performs other duties as assigned.