Licensed Vocational Nurse - Main Urgent Care

Gonzaba Medical Group•San Antonio, TX

28d•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Vocational Nurse provides direct patient care in an outpatient urgent care clinic and assists physicians as needed. The role supports medical assistants on patient-related issues and works collaboratively with employees, providers, and support departments to deliver personalized, patient-centered care through Gonzaba Medical Group’s coordinated care model. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. The LVN provides patient education and medication administration, triages walk-in patients and calls, assists with clinical procedures within the scope of practice established by the Texas Board of Nursing, documents and reports clinical findings, and coordinates care and follow-up. The role also maintains clinical supplies and equipment, supports patient safety, and upholds customer service and clinical competency standards. The work takes place in a clinic environment with exposure to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinic.

Requirements

Minimum high school education or equivalent.
Graduation from an approved practical nursing program.
Current state practical nursing license; licenses and certifications must remain current and in good standing.
CPR and AED certification; credentials must remain current and in good standing.
Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
Familiarity with healthcare systems, regulations, policies, and functions.
Good understanding of documentation standards.
Computer skills, including use of computer and EMR systems, word processing, spreadsheet, internet, and database software.
Ability to work efficiently under pressure.
Manual dexterity and ability to sit, stand, stoop, reach, kneel, crouch, bend, and walk.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds without assistance.
Close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

One year of LVN and clinic experience is preferred.
Experience in a clinic, doctor’s office, or hospital, with a minimum of one year preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care and assist doctors as needed.
Provide leadership, direction, and support to medical assistants on patient-related issues.
Educate patients about their healthcare and administer medications.
Triage walk-in patients and telephone calls when needed.
Maintain the medical samples cabinet, including categorization and expiration-date checks.
Participate in and assist during code blue situations as directed by the code blue team leader.
Provide outpatient clinical care, including starting IVs, catheterization, and assisting with other procedures requested by doctors within the Texas Board of Nursing scope of practice.
Report and accurately document clinical findings for the provider in charge.
Discharge patients and provide education using provider guidelines or patient handouts; confirm and document patient understanding.
Access the electronic medical record to obtain and provide relevant information, report information to providers, and document appropriately.
Communicate with providers and coordinate tests, procedures, surgeries, and hospitalizations; provide community resources to patients as needed.
Support departmental and organizational quality goals, including conducting RMH visits and performing HEDIS measures using provided tools and reports.
Maintain the assigned work area and clean, stock, and maintain exam rooms, procedure rooms, instruments, and equipment.
Follow universal precautions for patient care, procedures, specimen handling, and cleaning and disinfecting instruments and rooms.
Transport patients safely between positions, assist them to the bathroom and into or out of wheelchairs, and push or pull patients in wheelchairs.
Prioritize patient safety and help prevent falls.
Maintain clinical competencies in accordance with Gonzaba Medical Group policy.
Maintain high customer-service standards and communicate courteously with patients, visitors, providers, and coworkers, including in person, by telephone, and through telehealth applications.
Participate in educational programs as needed and perform other related duties as assigned.