LVN- Physicians at Sugar Creek

Memorial Hermann Health System•Sugar Creek, MO

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About The Position

Memorial Hermann is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) with outpatient experience and strong EPIC proficiency to support providers, promote clinic efficiency, and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced clinical setting. The LVN collaborates with an interdisciplinary team in delivering patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse, using the nursing process and working within the scope of licensure. The role includes patient triage, point-of-care testing and documentation, medication-refill processing, responding to emergencies, and educating patients. The LVN helps evaluate programs and processes, supports client-centered outcomes, and considers patients’ diverse needs throughout the continuum of care. The position also promotes safety, service quality, professional growth, and department and organizational goals. Other duties may be assigned within the scope of practice and clinical competency.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of vocational nursing or licensed practical nursing.
Current Texas license, or temporary/compact license, to practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN).
Basic Life Support certification.
At least three years of prior LVN experience; acute-care experience preferred.
Strong EPIC proficiency and outpatient experience.
Additional certifications and language skills may be required depending on discipline and nursing-unit requirements.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume outpatient environment and balance clinical and administrative responsibilities.
Organization, proactivity, critical thinking, compassion, autonomous work capability, efficient communication, and prioritization skills.

Nice To Haves

Prior LVN experience in an acute-care setting.
Additional certifications or language skills, where applicable.

Responsibilities

Triage patients accurately and promptly, including assessing walk-ins and urgent concerns.
Perform and document point-of-care testing and ensure appropriate follow-up.
Process medication refills in accordance with clinical protocols.
Respond promptly to patient and staff emergencies and escalate concerns appropriately.
Provide comprehensive patient education to reinforce care plans.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team in delivering patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
Deliver safe and appropriate care according to nursing skills, patient age and needs, and scope of licensure.
Support and collaborate with the Registered Nurse in providing direction to the healthcare team.
Participate in ongoing interdisciplinary evaluation of programs, process improvement, and client-centered outcomes.
Address patients’ diverse needs throughout the continuum of care and uphold established service standards.
Follow regulatory requirements, Texas Board of Nursing standards, and Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards.
Promote safe care for patients, staff, and visitors, while managing time, supplies, productivity, and service quality within budgetary specifications.
Meet mandatory and continuing education and skills-competency requirements; support department goals and serve as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
Model compassionate, personalized, safe, and efficient service for patients and the workforce.
Perform other duties as assigned within scope of practice and clinical competency.