Licensed Vocational Nurse

U.S. Dermatology Partners•Tyler, TX

19d

About The Position

The Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse assists licensed medical providers in clinic and surgical settings and provides safe, knowledgeable, compassionate, individualized care to patients. The role supports patient examinations, treatments, procedures, and surgeries; performs clinical and administrative tasks; and responds to medical emergencies in accordance with facility policies, nursing standards, and protocols. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Knowledge of sterile technique, anatomy, and medications.
Detail-oriented and professional attitude; reliability.
Management and organizational skills to support leadership of this function.
Ability to follow or provide verbal and written instructions, with sufficient grammar and spelling skills to avoid errors or misinterpretation.
Interpersonal skills to support customer service, functional needs, and teamwork.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
Basic to intermediate mathematical and/or analytical ability for problem solving.
Basic to intermediate computer operation skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Specialty knowledge of systems relating to the job function.
Knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations and a general understanding of HIPAA guidelines.

Nice To Haves

One year of dermatology experience preferred.
One year of surgical procedures experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as a patient advocate during examinations and treatment.
Interview patients and measure vital signs, weight, and height; escort them to examination, procedure, or operating rooms and prepare them for providers.
Record medical histories, medications, allergies, vital statistics, and test results in medical records.
Obtain appropriate consent forms before preparing patients for treatment.
Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician, following medication safety protocols and checking expiration dates.
Collect, log, and prepare blood, tissue, and other specimens for testing; perform routine laboratory tests and sample analyses.
Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, wound care, and provider instructions to patients.
Assist physicians with examinations and treatment, including handing instruments and materials, giving injections, and removing sutures.
Under provider direction, authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
Prepare and maintain clean treatment rooms; inspect sterile items and organize supplies on sterile fields.
Assist physicians during surgical procedures while maintaining a sterile field.
Assess patients during examinations, procedures, or surgery and notify the physician of signs of distress.
Clean rooms and medical equipment between patients and at the end of the day; dispose of infectious waste and biohazard materials correctly.
Schedule patient appointments and contact medical facilities or departments to arrange tests or admissions.
Change wound dressings.
Greet patients arriving at the office or clinic.
Inventory instruments, supplies, and equipment; keep rooms stocked and order emergency supplies monthly.
Respond to emergencies according to nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocols; know the location and use of equipment and supplies.
Assist physicians during patient, employee, or visitor medical emergencies and ensure documentation follows facility policy.
Document all procedures accurately and promptly.
Follow applicable policies and procedures while supporting high-quality care and customer service; perform other duties necessary or in the organization's best interest.