LVN

University of North Texas System•Fort Worth, TX

77d•Onsite

About The Position

HSC Health is seeking a compassionate LVN to join their dynamic team of healthcare providers at the University of North Texas Clinical Practice Group with the 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. The 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.
Knowledge of applicable safety requirements.
Knowledge of basic first aid and CPR certification.
Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently with moderate supervision.
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
Ability to diffuse and respond effectively to situations involving intense pressures and/or unpredictable persons.
Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
Ability to effectively handle difficult and/or angry people.
Skill in talking to others to convey information effectively.
Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
A valid Texas nursing License and a current CPR (BLS) certificate are required.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual competency (English/Spanish).
Previous experience preferably with a geriatric 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 performs telephone triage following standardized protocols and clinician's guidance.
Gauges patients' overall health status, updating clinicians as indicated.
Provides oversight and guidance to medical assistants in collaboration with clinic supervisor/manager.
Obtains 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.
Ensures 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.