About this role
Under supervision by an RN, a Dentist, or a member of the Medical Staff, the LVN is responsible for providing general nursing care to patients.
• Sorts, prioritizes, and manages patient messages and calls to assist providers in assessing and caring for patients; manages the scheduling of patient appointments. • Takes vital signs and medical history; completes blood pressure checks and injections; administers medication. • Coordinates prescription refills and authorizations following protocol. • Maintains assigned work area with supplies and equipment, cleans, stocks and maintains exam rooms, procedure rooms, instruments and equipment • Performs Point of Care Testing (POCT), documents and reports clinical findings to Registered Nurse (RN) in charge and/or Provider. • Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Functions within the required nursing process as defined by the Texas Nurse Practice Act. • Supports the mission, vision and patient promise throughout all interactions. • Communicates effectively, written and verbally. • Possesses analytical thinking – this role requires analyzing information and using logic to coordinate work within schedule constraints and handle emergent requirements in a timely manner. • Participates as an integral part of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in providing the highest quality of care to the patient. • Meets all training and competency requirements.