LPN/ LVN

UHS•Mission, TX

20h

About The Position

Join our South Texas Health System Clinics (formerly Valley Care Clinics) team! Providers with South Texas Health System (STHS) Clinics deliver high quality family medicine, health screenings and advanced specialized care to the people of the Rio Grande Valley. STHS Clinics is committed to delivering quality healthcare and service excellence. Our clinics are affiliated with South Texas Health Systems’ four acute care hospitals, behavioral health hospital, six freestanding emergency rooms and one joint venture hospital. Specially trained and highly experienced, our physician group treats a wide range of conditions using advanced technologies and minimally invasive techniques. Website: sthsclinics.com This position is responsible for performing a wide variety of patient care duties which include assisting in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician. Interviewing patients, measuring vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), venipuncture and procedure as directed by the physician. Documentation is recorded in the Electronic Medical Record in accordance with IPM guideline. Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients. Assists in covering the front desk as required. Executes prescribed treatments and medical interventions, administers prescribed medications, and monitors and documents treatment progress and patient response. Delegates as allowed under the Nurse Practice Act. Refers to and consults with physicians, other health providers, and community resources to prevent/resolve problems or concerns. Educates patients and families about health status, health maintenance, and management of acute and chronic conditions.

Requirements

Completion of LPN/LVN nursing training from an accredited school of nursing.
Minimum of one (1) year working as a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse required.
Minimum of one (1) year of college or Technical School. Associate’s degree preferred
Current BLS/CPR certification required
Current state registered license for LPN/LVN

Responsibilities

Assist in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician
Interviewing patients, measuring vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), venipuncture and procedure as directed by the physician
Documentation is recorded in the Electronic Medical Record in accordance with IPM guideline
Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients
Executes prescribed treatments and medical interventions, administers prescribed medications, and monitors and documents treatment progress and patient response.
Refers to and consults with physicians, other health providers, and community resources to prevent/resolve problems or concerns.
Educates patients and families about health status, health maintenance, and management of acute and chronic conditions.