Licensed Vocational Nurse (Entry Level - School of Dentistry)

UT Health San Antonio • San Antonio, TX

23d • Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision by an RN, a Dentist, or a member of the Medical Staff, the LVN is responsible for providing general nursing care to patients. This role operates on a Monday-Friday schedule from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm.

Requirements

• Functions within the required nursing process as defined by the Texas Nurse Practice Act.
• Supports the mission, vision and patient promise throughout all interactions.
• Communicates effectively, written and verbally.
• Possesses analytical thinking – this role requires analyzing information and using logic to coordinate work within schedule constraints and handle emergent requirements in a timely manner.
• Participates as an integral part of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in providing the highest quality of care to the patient.
• Meets all training and competency requirements.
• High school diploma or GED and graduation from an approved vocation nursing school is required.
• Licensed Vocational Nurse License is required.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) is required.

Responsibilities

• Sorts, prioritizes, and manages patient messages and calls to assist providers in assessing and caring for patients; manages the scheduling of patient appointments.
• Takes vital signs and medical history and completes blood pressure checks and injections; administers medication.
• Coordinates prescription refills and authorizations following protocol.
• Maintains assigned work area with supplies and equipment, cleans, stocks and maintains exam rooms, procedure rooms, instruments and equipment.
• Performs Point of Care Testing (POCT), documents and reports clinical findings to Registered Nurse (RN) in charge and/or Provider.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED