LVN - Maternal Fetal Medicine Clinic

Odessa Regional Medical Center•Odessa, TX

14h

About The Position

The LVN provides direct patient care within the LVN scope of practice under appropriate supervision in a Maternal Fetal Medicine clinic. The role assists physicians with patient care and health teaching tailored to patients’ age and developmental needs, performs focused assessments, collects patient data, administers prescribed medications and treatments, monitors and reports changes in patient condition, and assists with developing and implementing care plans. The LVN educates patients and families about treatments, medications, and health maintenance, and collaborates with physicians, RNs, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care. The position also supports clinic operations, including order entry, verifying patient demographics and physician orders, maintaining and filing patient records, scheduling appointments and referrals, handling billing and payments, maintaining office supplies, welcoming patients, and preparing examination rooms. The LVN maintains accurate and timely documentation and follows HIPAA, infection-control, patient-safety, quality, and office-policy standards. Excellent customer service and a team-centered approach to patient care are expected.

Requirements

Current, unrestricted Texas LVN license issued by the Texas Board of Nursing.
Graduate of an accredited or approved vocational nursing program.
Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from AHA or ARC.
Knowledge of Texas nursing laws, regulations, and standards of practice.
Ability to accurately assess, document, and communicate patient status and care needs.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and patient-care skills.
MFM/OB experience or experience in a similar field required.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care within the LVN scope of practice under appropriate supervision.
Assist physicians with direct patient care and health teaching tailored to patients’ age and developmental needs.
Perform focused assessments and collect patient data.
Provide quality care through excellent customer service and a team-centered approach.
Use order-entry systems and demonstrate PC proficiency.
Apply office policies and procedures.
Verify patient demographics and physician orders.
File and retain patient records.
Schedule appointments and referrals.
Handle billing and payments.
Maintain office supplies.
Meet and greet patients and prepare patient examination rooms.
Comply with HIPAA requirements.
Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
Monitor and report changes in patient condition to the supervising provider or RN.
Assist in developing and implementing patient care plans.
Maintain accurate and timely medical records and documentation.
Educate patients and families about treatments, medications, and health maintenance.
Ensure compliance with infection control, patient safety, and quality standards.
Collaborate with physicians, RNs, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care.