Licensed Vocational Nurse
Wellness Pointe•Longview, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
Wellness Pointe seeks an energetic, highly motivated, medical support role (LVN) to assist within our Behavioral Health clinic. The LVN assists the health care team in a professional manner in the community health center setting. Responsibilities include administering quality nursing care, immunizations and health education to patients of all ages in accordance with established nursing standards; working with all health center personnel to ensure an efficient and safe environment of care.
Requirements
- Licensed Vocational Nurse degree from an accredited school of nursing.
- Current unrestricted license from the Texas Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners to practice as a licensed vocational nurse (LVN) in the State of Texas
- Mental and physical health sufficient to meet the demands of the position.
- Knowledge of basic principles of health promotion, prevention and motivation
- Knowledge of protocols in general and an ability to quickly gain specific knowledge of the Center's current operational protocols
- Knowledge of medical terminology and appropriate abbreviations
- Demonstrates knowledge of the Texas Nursing Practice Act
- Ability to read and comprehend medical instructions, short correspondence, and memos
- Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills also required.
- Superior organizational and problem solving skills
Nice To Haves
- General or community health nursing experience.
Responsibilities
- Administering quality nursing care
- Administering immunizations
- Providing health education to patients of all ages in accordance with established nursing standards
- Working with all health center personnel to ensure an efficient and safe environment of care
- Adhering to all client related policies and procedures including confidentiality
- Coordinating services for patients with community agency personnel
- Preparing statistical and administrative reports
- Documenting, with clarity, all information relevant to a patient's needs
- Presenting information in small group situations to patients, Center staff, and the general public
- Using a glucometer and interpreting the results
- Using office equipment including but not limited to computers, fax machines, telephones and copiers
- Prioritizing and allocating resources
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
