Specialty LVN Lead-Clinic

CommonSpirit Health • The Woodlands, TX

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About The Position

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Physician, the Licensed Practical Nurse - Specialty functions as a vital member of the healthcare team, contributing to the success of the practice through customer and patient focus, effective communication, professionalism, and teamwork. The role uses the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate comprehensive care for selected patient populations and their families, and provides basic nursing care according to established standards and procedures. The LVN may also perform nursing care specific to the practice specialty.

The position collects patient data, including vital signs, observes and reports how patients look, act, or respond to stimuli, prepares and administers injections, performs routine tests, treats wounds, and changes bandages. It also prepares patient records using established forms or automated systems and documentation practices, administers certain prescribed medications, and monitors and documents treatment progress and patient responses. The role participates in implementing and evaluating patient care according to practice guidelines, standards of care, and federal and state laws and regulations, and conveys information about health status to patients and families.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program upon hire.
• At least 1 year of experience in a clinic or acute hospital nursing setting.

Nice To Haves

• 0–1 year of specialty clinic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate comprehensive care for selected patient populations and their families using the nursing process.
• Provide basic nursing care according to established standards and procedures, including care specific to the practice specialty as applicable.
• Collect patient data, including vital signs; observe patients’ appearance, behavior, and responses to stimuli; and report relevant information.
• Prepare and administer injections, perform routine tests, treat wounds, and change bandages.
• Prepare patient records and files using established medical record forms or automated systems and documentation practices.
• Administer certain prescribed medications.
• Monitor and document treatment progress and patient responses.
• Participate in implementing and evaluating patient care based on practice guidelines, standards of care, and federal and state laws and regulations.
• Convey information about health status to patients and families.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed