LVN - Hospitalist - Kelsey-Seybold Clinic
About The Position
The Vocational Nurse provides nursing care to patients in an assigned clinical area under the supervision of a Nurse Supervisor. The LVN applies clinical nursing knowledge and demonstrated skills to ensure the safety and comfort of patients and families according to legal, organizational, and professional standards. The Hospitalist LVN works closely with hospitalist physicians, Registered Nurses, Case Management, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to support the coordination of care for hospitalized patients and promote continuity of care throughout the hospitalization.
Requirements
- Graduate from an approved vocational nursing program
- Current and valid Texas LVN license; BLS through the American Heart Association
- 5+ years in ambulatory/primary care setting
- Proven ability to use equipment and related supplies for the assigned patient population and clinical area
- Proven excellent communication and coordination skills
Nice To Haves
- 2+ years inpatient hospital experience
- Experienced in EMR documentation practices and Epic use
- Proven ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams
Responsibilities
- Work closely with hospitalist physicians; facilitate communication; coordinate orders, diagnostics, consultations, admissions, and follow-up needs; support patient flow
- Obtain and document patient information; communicate patient changes; administer medications within scope; assist during emergencies
- Assist with direct admissions, transfusion admissions, discharge coordination and continuity of care
- Reinforce patient and family education; identify learning needs; reconcile medications and update pharmacy information
- Maintain Epic documentation; comply with HIPAA, OSHA, PHS, EHS, infection prevention and safety standards
- Deliver compassionate service; collaborate with interdisciplinary teams; maintain professional telephone etiquette
- Attend meetings and education; participate in quality initiatives; monitor supplies and equipment; report unsafe practices
Benefits
- comprehensive benefits package
- incentive and recognition programs
- equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
