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GALVESTON COUNTY HEALTH DISTRICT Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in Texas City, Texas
Would you LOVE to use your nursing skills in assisting Galveston County residents? Are you ready for the challenge?
Coastal Health and Wellness is seeking aLicensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)!
The right candidate will be responsible for providing customer-friendly clinical nursing services (including basic triage, administering medications, and procedures, and patient education).
We can offer you:
- Excellent Benefits; including an Amazing retirement package, Paid Time Off plans, Affordable Medical Insurance, FREE Life Insurance, FREE Long-Term Disability, FREE Parking and much, much more!
- Team Oriented Environment
- Hourly Rate: Based on experience
We want you to join our team of professionals and begin a long-term career with us!If you meet the criteria listed below, please apply.
Required:
Graduation from an accredited nursing program
Licensed to practice as an LVN in the State of Texas
New Grad with 0 - 2 years of clinical experience
Must have knowledge of adult and child learning principles, ambulatory nursing practices and procedures, and community resources
Current CPR Certification
Ability for spur of the moment transportation without relying on organization vehicles
Must possess or ability to readily obtain a valid drivers license issued by the State of Texas for the type of vehicle or equipment operated
Department of Motor Vehicle check may be required, if applicable
Customer Service Oriented
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent Computer Skills MS Office
Must be willing and able to work evening and weekend hours if necessary
Must be in compliance with GCHD Immunizations policy
Must be in compliance with ICS training requirements
Must pass criminal background check and drug/alcohol screening
An equivalent combination of education and work experience which appropriately demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the above described essential functions will be considered when hiring for this role.
Traditional Duties:
Assists providers in completing all medical documentation needed to provide health care to patients within the electronic health record
Provides direct and indirect nursing care for patients of all ages
Provides nursing assessments and triage activities under supervision
Provides customer-focused clinical care
Assist Medical Assistants and Providers with all aspects of providing care to the patient
Assists with procedures, prepares patients for, and assists providers with exams, performs and documents screening tests; demonstrates age-appropriate modifications as related to measurements and screenings
Accurately documents all nursing assessments and care, patient education, follow-up, treatment plans, etc. in the electronic health record
Performs approved POCT tests in the clinic setting as ordered by providers and documents results
Performs daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly maintenance when needed on equipment
Performs quality assurance and quality control activities such as vaccine and medication inventories
Safely and properly administers medications, immunizations, and treatments per provider orders and/or standing delegation orders
Refilling approved medication refills per standing delegation orders
Triage and process messages/task/communications and/or calls from patients, front office staff, and contact center
Review Immunization Records in EHR and ImmTrac2 then reconcile records and add historical vaccines
Perform Nurse Only visits
Perform wound care
Performs prior authorizations
Assist with supply inventory
Completes patient forms when necessary
Provides reports to other departments
Performs medications disposal for expired medications
M y assist CHW Nursing Director by presenting education, training or in-service material to nursing personnel
Assesses patient education readiness and modifies patient education according to patient and family needs
Provides orientation, education and supervision of inexperienced staff nurses, students, auxiliary workers and volunteers
May serve on clinical teams
Understands and follows GCHD/CHW Infection Control policies, plans, procedures and guidelines related to program area requirements
Properly disposes of biohazard waste
Adhere to job specific competencies within established departmental deadlines
Assist with Charge Nurse duties as delegated
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor
No Phone Calls Please
ADA/EEO/DFWP
Our Mission: Protecting and Promoting the Optimal Health and Well-Being of Galveston County