Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) (Bilingual)

Job Description

Job Description

Description : COMPANY OVERVIEW

CentroMed is 501(c) (3) non-profit organization that provides healthcare for all populations is a primary care provider and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with multiple locations throughout San Antonio and the New Braunfels area. Over the past 50 years, CentroMed has changed lives while remaining dedicated to the mission and vision of being a premier healthcare provider in the community. Join our team of dedicated professionals in providing comprehensive care and quality customer service to our community.

Founded in 1971 by CEO and President Ernesto Gomez, PHD, CentroMed has grown from a community-based program focused on providing culturally competent care for underserved populations, to a network of high-quality healthcare clinics across San Antonio and New Braunfels providing full-service health and dental care to all populations, regardless of income limitations.

We are a mission-focused organization that wants to be the heart of our communities. We invite you to visit CentroMed and discover how we can be your medical home.

MISSION

We improve lives through improving the well-being of families through high-quality, compassionate health care.

CORE VALUES

RESPECT We treat all persons with dignity and compassion

INTEGRITY We build trust through honesty, word and deed

EXCELLENCE We use best practices to deliver exceptional quality care

AFFORDABILITY We manage resources to provide affordable health care

TEAMWORK We work together as a team in the interest of patient care

JOB SUMMARY :

To assess, observe, evaluate, and document intervention on the patients of this facility. To provide patients with teaching, counseling, support, and quality patient care. To work as a member of a team assuring the best possible care for all patients. The LVN must be familiar with community health resources, social, and welfare services

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Takes patient history, vital signs, symptoms and conditions and documents such in the medical record.
• Checks patient's height and weight. Administers screening tests, evaluates and records results.
• Administers patient immunizations following clinical protocols and provider's instructions.
• Administers medications and treatments ordered by the provider.
• Maintains lab duties to include, but not limited to : daily quality checks and documentation in log books, specimen processing including related result documentation and Provider notification of abnormals, daily cleaning and disinfection of lab and equipment in accordance with infection control guidelines, submits QC and patient testing logs monthly.
• Checks the treatment room for properly functioning equipment and stocks supplies.
• Provides individual or group health education to patients, including the distribution of educational materials as needed.
• Reviews chart documentation for completeness according to established indicators.
• Travels to other Centro Del Barrio sites in carrying out duties.
• Abide by infection control policies and procedures as dictated in the Centro del Barrio Infection Control Manual.
• Abide by policies and procedures on hazardous materials as dictated in the Employee Safety Manual.
• Abide by all safety policies as dictated in the Employee Safety Manual.
• Demonstrate competence with patients aged 0 and older.
• Participate in the agency’s Quality Improvement Program.
• Performs other duties as required.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS :

Performance will be evaluated by the LVN Nurse Supervisor using the Performance Evaluation CdB Form No. 1006c (Rev. 2 / 94) wherein a satisfactory overall rating is considered as a minimally acceptable level of performance.

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE

Requirements : QUALIFICATIONS :

Education : Graduation from an accredited school of Vocational Nursing. Must be currently licensed with the Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas. CPR Certification.

Experience : Experience from a clinic or hospital preferred.

Other : Bilingual / Spanish Required

CentroMed is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.