Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - PRN

Quantum Pain and Orthopedic•McAllen, TX

About The Position

Quantum Pain and Orthopedics is seeking a PRN Licensed Vocational Nurse to provide nursing care to pre-operative patients. The LVN admits patients to the clinical area, assesses their physical and mental status, identifies nursing needs, and develops an individualized nursing care plan. The role also includes pre- and post-operative patient calls, patient and family education and support, implementation of physician orders, and accurate medical-record documentation. The Center operates using a teamwork concept. Employees may be cross-trained in other clinical areas and may be asked to perform duties outside their usual responsibilities as staffing and patient needs change. The LVN is expected to maintain clinical competencies, follow Texas nursing regulations and facility policies, collaborate effectively with patients and colleagues, and respond appropriately to changing patient conditions and emergent situations. Quantum Pain and Orthopedics is an outpatient clinical network serving the San Antonio and Austin, Texas areas. The organization describes its approach as combining high-quality healthcare with compassion and excellence, and says it values diversity, ethics, and collaboration. Compensation will be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, internal equity, and market data. Employment is contingent on successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One year of experience in a medical office setting.
Current LVN licensure in the State of Texas.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Maintain general, age-specific, and drug-administration clinical competencies.
Practice nursing within the scope of the Texas Nurse Practice Act and accept responsibility and accountability for own actions.
Ability to assess, plan, and implement nursing interventions and evaluate patient condition.
Clinical problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, including evidence-based analytical decision-making.
Ability to adapt to unexpected changes and varying work schedules while maintaining quality of care.
Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, and Word, and E-Clinical.
Strong attention to detail and thoroughness in completing work tasks.
Ability to maintain composure and manage difficult or stressful situations professionally.
Ability to respond quickly, physically and mentally, when priorities or patient conditions change.
Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
Ability to maintain effective records and organized systems to support timely patient flow.
Ability to clean, maintain, and make minor adjustments to equipment.
Exceptional customer service and telephone etiquette.
Energy and willingness to learn and develop new skills.
Compliance with facility policies, procedures, and continuing and mandatory education programs.
Excellent, professionally polished patient communication and interaction skills for collaborative nursing.

Responsibilities

Maintain a clean and therapeutic pre-operative environment.
Provide patient instructions as directed by a physician or physician assistant.
Ensure required supplies and equipment are available and in good working order.
Admit patients to the unit and prepare them for scheduled procedures.
Assess patients’ physical and mental status and determine their nursing needs.
Explain nursing procedures and actions to help reduce patient anxiety.
Monitor patients’ medical conditions and report significant changes to the admitting physician or anesthesiologist.
Ensure surgical consent, pre-operative test results, and the History and Physical are documented in the medical record before procedures.
Conduct pre-operative and post-operative calls to patients.
Communicate additional discharge needs, such as transportation or durable medical equipment, when applicable.
Educate patients and family members and provide emotional support as needed.
Report important health-history information to the operating room nurse or medical director.
Document care accurately and concisely in medical records and other required documents.
Implement physicians’ orders in a timely and accurate manner.
Follow established Center and departmental policies and procedures and maintain confidentiality of patient and Center-related business.
Maintain effective working relationships with patients, families, visitors, and staff.
Plan for routine events and anticipate, prevent, manage, and evaluate emergent situations.
Complete patient-care responsibilities promptly and use downtime efficiently, including responding positively to team members’ requests for assistance.
Perform other duties as assigned.