LVN

University of North Texas System•Fort Worth, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

HSC Health is seeking a compassionate LVN to join our dynamic team of healthcare providers at the University of North Texas Health and Science Center Center for Older Adults. This role requires a candidate with strong organizational skills, a wide set of interests and skill set, and strong interpersonal communication abilities. Candidate must have the ability to assess patients quickly and accurately. Exhibits compassion, understanding, the ability to work well in teams, and the ability to function in a fast-paced environment is critical for this position.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and one (1) year of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
A valid Texas Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license and a current CPR (BLS) certification are required.
A licensed vocational nurse (LVN) provides medical care to patients under the supervision of providers and registered nurses.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual skills (English/Spanish).
Previous experience, preferably with a student population, including telephone communication, ambulatory care, familiarity with adult vaccine schedule, patient rights, and safety.
Experience with Medicare and Managed Medicare insurance plans.

Responsibilities

Measure and record patients' vital signs, perform procedures, and administer medications, injections, and vaccines as ordered by the clinician in the electronic health record. Assembles, maintains, and properly uses equipment in patient care delivery.
Return patient calls, and perform telephone triage following standardized protocols and clinicians' guidance.
Gauges patients' overall health status, updating clinicians as indicated. Provides oversight and guidance to medical assistants in collaboration with the clinic supervisor/manager.
Obtain insurance authorizations for referrals, procedures, and medications. Follows clinical protocols for medication refills. Completes patient forms as necessary.
Follows all departmental and organizational policies and procedures with regard to patient safety, quality management, infection control, and human resources. Ensure appropriate legal and regulatory standards.
Deliver culturally competent care that respects each patient's individual beliefs.
Participate in process and quality improvement initiatives that aim to ensure patient safety and efficient clinical workflows.
Coordination of care with internal and external partners.