Licensed Vocational Nurse

Wellness Pointe • Longview, TX

5d • 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
• Must be able to adhere to all client related policies and procedures including confidentiality
• 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
• Ability to document, with clarity, all information relevant to a patient's needs
• Ability to effectively present information in small group situations to patients, Center staff, and the general public
• Ability to prepare statistical and administrative reports
• Ability to work cooperatively with community agency personnel to coordinate services for patients
• Ability to use a glucometer and interpret the results
• Ability to use office equipment including but not limited to computers, fax machines, telephones and copiers
• Ability to prioritize and allocate resource
• 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
• Administering 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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree