Licensed Vocational Nurse- Privia Infusion Center

Privia Health•Houston, TX

36d•$27 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

We are a group of providers united by our clinically integrated, high-performance network and shared belief that physician autonomy is key to improving healthcare. As a physician-led medical group, we provide the tools, talent, and technology that enable you to improve patient care and your practice's economic outcomes. We remove administrative work to help you transition to and thrive in value-based care so you can focus on patients, not paperwork and policy. The licensed nurse provides high quality care to meet departmental nursing care standards through accurate nursing diagnosis and nursing processes. The nurse responsibly and cost effectively manages equipment, supplies, and ancillary services. The nurse establishes communication and maintains good working relationships with physicians and office personnel to facilitate quality patient care. The licensed nurse adheres to Immunization and Tuberculosis Policy as outlined in the PMG - GC handbook. Maintains patient confidentiality.

Requirements

1+ year professional nursing experience in a clinical setting
Comprehensive knowledge of: Professional nursing theory and evidence-based practice for patient care delivery and evaluation
Organizational policies, regulations, and procedures for administering patient care
Medical equipment and instruments essential for delivering high-quality patient care
Common safety hazards and precautions necessary to establish and maintain a secure work environment
Demonstrated proficiency in: Applying and adapting principles, methods, and techniques of professional nursing to provide continuous, high-quality patient care, identifying complex problems and recommending effective solutions
Preparing and maintaining accurate medical records, composing detailed reports, and responding to correspondence professionally
Developing and maintaining rigorous department quality assurance standards
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public
Maintaining stringent quality control standards, responding calmly and effectively in high-pressure and emergency situations. Also, interpreting, adapting, and applying guidelines and procedures with precision
Communicating clearly and effectively in both verbal and written forms
Complete an accredited LVN training program
Current CPR certification

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish Strongly Preferred

Responsibilities

Greet and escort patients to the exam room; make them feel welcome and comfortable
Prepare and assist patients for infusion; check vital signs, document symptoms, complaints, and medications. Prepare for lab tests, procedures, etc.
Ensure the patient's demographic information is correct and updated
Give injections and/or teach the patient to administer personal injection
Administer medication by mouth when needed
Recognize urgent or emergency situations and act appropriately
Document events in a patient's medical record
Put charges and diagnoses on charts
Maintain a safe environment for patients and others
Perform NST's and/or scans according to protocol
Cooperate and interact with team members and co-workers
Educate patients on health care concerns and problems, medications, testing, etc.
Skilled in infusion therapy, IV insertion and lab draws
Maintain patient confidentiality
Practice infection control; dispose of contaminated needles, drugs and supplies properly; use good hand washing technique; disinfect patient areas after use, and clean exam rooms after patients are seen
Respond to and refer to incoming telephone calls. Instructs patients and family regarding medications and treatment instructions
Oversee appointment bookings and ensure preferences are given to patients in emergency situations. Maintain timely flow of patients
Performs related work as required