LVN

LVN (Full Time)

JOB SUMMARY: To assist the medical team in a professional manner in a community health center setting. To administer quality nursing care to patients in accordance with established nursing standards. Responsibilities include primary health care of patients of all ages, immunizations and health education.

KEY JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assists in providing quality care in a manner appropriate to the age of the patient being served according to ETCHSI policy and procedures while providing privacy to patients.
• Maintains accurate and complete records reflecting care rendered; i.e., patient's medical record, logs and encounter form.
• Provides to the patient and family/significant others education about illness and the plan of care.
• Identifies and responds promptly to changes in patient's condition and/or clinic environment. Can independently initiate code procedures and assist as needed. Demonstrates knowledge of the Vocational Nurse Entitlement Act/Practice Act.
• Interacts with ETCHSI personnel and assists providers to ensure optimal patient care; clarifies orders as needed.
• Maintains an adequate inventory of pharmacy medications and prepares medication orders.
• Assists Pharmacist in re-packaging, re-labeling and logging of medications.
• Fills medication orders in backup to the Ancillary Services Clerk.
• Verifies patient's medications with provider's orders.
• Responsible for full personal compliance with all applicable regulations for the operation of a Class D Pharmacy.

EDUCATION:

• Licensed Vocational Nurse degree from an accredited school of nursing. Must provide proof of Continuing Education Units (CEU) every two years.

EXPERIENCE:

• One year of related clinical experience preferred.
• The ability to use Windows operating systems, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, email and Internet Explorer.
• Bilingual a plus

LICENSURE:

Licensed by the Texas Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners. Maintains certification in CPR.

ETCHSI offers an extensive benefits package including, but not limited to:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental and life insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)/ paid holidays
• Retirement plan

Applications are available at the following locations:

• Website: www.etchc.com
• 1309 S. University Drive
• 1210 Douglass Road
• 1717 Sayers St, Lufkin, TX 75904
• 4604 NE Stallings Dr, Nacogdoches, TX 75965

OR

• Mail a resume to:

ETCHSI Human Resources

PO Box 632040

Nacogdoches, TX 75963-2040

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

Our clinic is located at 1309 South University Drive, Nacogdoches, TX 75964

ETCHS is a not-for profit 501(c)(3) corporation and an EEOE.

This non-profit corporation is a Health Center Program grantee through the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under Section 330(e) of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act (42 U.S.C. §254b). ETCHS is deemed to be an employee of the US Public Health Service (PHS) under 42 U.S.C. §§233(g)-(n) with respect to certain health or health-related claims, including professional liability claims, for itself and its covered individuals acting within ETCHS’ approved scope of services.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person