Sr Lic Vocational Nurse

Texas Tech University•Lubbock, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Employees in this classification are experienced LVN's responsible for performing a wide variety of patient care activities in an assigned specialty or subspecialty outpatient clinic. Work is performed under the direction of a staff nurse and/or physician as part of a total health care team in providing complete evaluations to patients. Works under the direct supervision of staff nurse or physician. No delegated supervisory authority; may instruct co-workers and supervise them in the performance of special procedures. Work is performed under usual clinic conditions, necessitating a high degree of contact with patients, families and clinic personnel.

Requirements

Completion of a Board of Nursing accredited program of vocational nursing.
Current Vocational Nursing license in the state of Texas or the attainment of a temporary permit from the Board of Nursing to practice vocational nursing pending full licensure in the state of Texas.
At least two years of LVN experience in a hospital, clinic or community-based environment.

Responsibilities

Monitor and assess patient generated health data received through the Remote Patient Monitoring platform, including vital signs and other condition specific measurements, in accordance with established clinical protocols.
Initiate appropriate patient outreach, intervention and escalation to the RN, provider or other member of the clinical team as indicated.
Conduct telephonic patient assessments and follow up, gathering relevant information regarding symptoms, medication adherence, vital sign readings and other factors that may affect the patient's condition.
Provide patient education and coaching regarding proper use of equipment and symptom awareness, lifestyle recommendations and when to seek medical attention, within the LVN scope of practice.
Document patient interactions, clinical observations, interventions, education, escalations and outcomes.
Coordinate care with clinics and providers to promote continuity of care.
Assist patients with barriers to successful participation in the RPM program.
Serve as a clinical resource and mentor for support staff.
Assist leadership with reviewing RPM workflows and identifying opportunities for process improvement.
Participate in quality improvement activities and measures.
Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA policies and requirements.
Demonstrate professional communication, critical thinking, accountability, teamwork and sound clinical judgment in interactions with patients, caregivers, providers and members of the health care team.