LVN - LPO Rockwall - Days, Fulltime

#REF!•Rockwall, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Licensed Vocational Nurse Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together. Work hours: Full-time; 40 hours weekly; Monday thru Thursday (8:00a - 5:30p), Fridays (8:00a - 2:30p). Clinic Highlights: Strong teamwork and collaboration, Opportunity for Growth, Join a family-oriented team working towards making healthcare more accessible, integrated, and reliable. Texas Health Physicians Group includes more than 1,000 physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants dedicated to providing quality, patient-safe care at more than 240 offices located throughout the DFW Metroplex. THPG members are active in group governance and serve on multiple committees and councils. Ongoing Texas Health initiatives, like the Diversity Action Council and Living the Promise, have helped to create an inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture and workplace, making THPG a great place to work. If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together!

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent (REQUIRED)
LVN - Licensed Vocational Nurse Upon Hire (REQUIRED)
Accredited School of Practical Nursing Program (REQUIRED)
ACLS or BCLS (required upon hire)
Knowledge of basic nursing processes and understanding of healthcare technology, equipment, and supplies
Knowledge of state law on nursing care, nurse practice guidelines, and clinic policies and procedures
Ability to effectively communicate to staff and patients
Demonstrate sound judgment and composure
Ability to take appropriate action in questionable or emergency situations
Maintain a positive, caring attitude towards staff and patients
Possess a strong work ethic and a high level of professionalism
Efficient time management skills

Nice To Haves

Orthopedic or Pain experience in an Outpatient Setting (PREFERRED)

Responsibilities

Delivers care to patients utilizing the LVN Process
Triage patient calls and communicates with the provider
Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate comprehensive care provided to selected patient populations and their families.
Performs specific nursing care as it relates to specialty of cardiology.
Collects patient data such as vital signs, notes how the patient looks and acts or responds to stimuli and reports this information accordingly.
Prepares patient records and files using established medical record forms/automated systems and documentation practices.
Administers certain prescribed medications and monitors and documents treatment progress and patient response.
Performs other duties as assigned.