LVN w/IV Experience Needed

FIRST PHYSICIANS•West Odessa, TX

About The Position

Make You Well / First Physicians is seeking a caring, dependable Licensed Vocational Nurse to work in Odessa, Texas. The LVN will collaborate with physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners to provide care to patients of all ages in a busy family medicine and urgent care setting. The role suits someone who is comfortable in a fast-paced environment, values clinical accuracy, and helps patients feel welcome and well cared for.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited vocational or practical nursing program.
Current, unrestricted LVN license issued by the Texas Board of Nursing, or a valid multistate compact license.
Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
Strong skills in vital signs, medication administration, injections, and documentation.
IV therapy experience.
Warm, patient-centered communication with patients and families.
Ability to remain calm and organized in a fast-paced, walk-in environment.
Strong attention to detail and accurate charting.
Ability to work well as part of a team and help where needed.
Reliable, punctual, and professional.
Ability to protect patient privacy and confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience in family medicine, urgent care, or another outpatient clinic.
Experience with athenaOne or another electronic health record.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Greet and room patients; take vital signs; and record chief complaints, medical history, medications, and allergies.
Administer medications and immunizations as ordered by the provider, including oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal medications.
Assist providers with in-office procedures such as laceration repair, incision and drainage, splinting, and joint injections.
Perform and document point-of-care tests, including strep, flu, COVID, urinalysis, glucose, and pregnancy tests, as well as EKGs.
Collect specimens and perform venipuncture as needed.
Start IVs and administer IV fluids or medications as ordered and within the LVN scope of practice.
Monitor patients after treatment and promptly report changes in condition to the provider.
Call patients with lab results and follow-up instructions as directed by the provider.
Handle prescription refill requests, prior authorizations, and referrals.
Respond to patient phone calls and portal messages in a warm, professional manner.
Document accurately and promptly in the electronic health record (Athena).
Keep exam rooms clean, stocked, and ready for the next patient.
Track and log vaccine inventory, refrigerator temperatures, controlled substances, and supply expiration dates.
Follow infection control, OSHA, HIPAA, and clinic safety policies.
Support front desk and medical assistant staff during busy periods.
Participate in staff meetings, training, and quality improvement efforts.