Staff Nurse LVN - Primary/Pediatric Health

La Esperanza Clinic is looking for LVN to work jointly in our Primary Health & Pediatric department. Come join our team!

Job Summary

The Staff Nurse is an integral part of the health care team. The Staff Nurse assists the health care team in a professional manner in the community health center setting.

Responsibilities include:

· Administering quality nursing care

· Immunizations and health education to patients of all ages in accordance with established nursing standard

· Assisting in the lab as appropriate

· Working with all health center personnel to ensure an efficient and safe environment of care.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Staff Nurse performs the following duties as assigned.

1. Provides clinical services.

o ​​ Maintains clinical expertise and competency (to include age specific competency) as well as demonstrates thorough knowledge of procedures to deliver quality primary health care.

o Documents delivery of health care and nursing process in accordance with the Center’s policies and procedures in a timely, accurate, and consistent manner.

o Educates the patient and family/significant others about the plan of care. Acts as a resource for facilitating communication when necessary.

o Coordinates the delivery of patient care provided by the health care team.

o Interacts with health center personnel and assists providers to ensure optimal patient care and to obtain optimum patient flow and increased patient satisfaction.

o Identifies and responds promptly to changes in patient’s condition and/or clinic environment.

o Coordinates and provides follow-up related to the timely processing of patient referrals, fill prescription request for medications, and other identified needs of the patient.

o Acts as a resource within the clinic to other staff members in regards to patient care.

o Participates as a team member and promotes teamwork by assisting others with patient care and department activities.

o Maintains adequate inventory of medical forms, supplies, in-house medications, STD medications and immunizations and completes monthly inventory reports as required.

o Performs maintenance and controls on medical equipment and documents results.

o Supervises the administration of all medications accurately using the five (5) rights of medication administration, ensuring proper documentation of medications according to health center policy and procedures.

o Upon completion of laboratory skill assessment, performs all laboratory functions according to Provider orders.

o Demonstrating flexibility, enthusiasm and willingness to cooperate while working with others in assigned inter-professional care teams to support PCMH programmatic activities.

2. Ensures appropriate inventory of medical supplies including vaccines.

o Maintains an adequate inventory of medications and prepares medication orders for refills.

o Ensures medication is stored as recommended by the manufacturer.

o Ensures medication refills are properly processed in a timely manner.

o Verifies patient’s medications with provider’s orders.

o Responds to patient and outside pharmacy calls for refills and clarification of orders.

3. Fulfills administrative duties.

o Assists in maintaining an efficient, safe, secure, orderly, and aseptic environment of care for all patients and employees.

o Is familiar with and abides by OSHA Standards, Hazardous Materials, Universal Precautions, use of personal protective equipment, Evacuation, Fire, Disaster, and Safety Plans.

o If bilingual, translates in Spanish between non-Spanish speaking staff and Spanish speaking patients as requested.

4. Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Required

· Knowledge of basic principles of health promotion, prevention and motivation

· Knowledge of protocols in general and an ability to quickly gain specific knowledge of the Center’s current operational protocols

· Knowledge of medical terminology and appropriate abbreviations

· Demonstrates knowledge of the Texas Nursing Practice Act

· Ability to read and comprehend medical instructions, short correspondence, and memos

· Ability to document, with clarity, all information relevant to a patient’s needs

· Ability to effectively present information in small group situations to patients, Center staff, and the general public

· Ability to prepare statistical and administrative reports

· Ability to work cooperatively with community agency personnel to coordinate services for patients

· Ability to use a glucometer and interpret the results

· Ability to use office equipment including but not limited to computers, fax machines, telephones and copiers

· Ability to prioritize and allocate resources

Preferred

· Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred but not required.

Credentials and Experience

Required

· Licensed Vocational Nurse degree from an accredited school of nursing.

· Current unrestricted license from the Texas Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners to practice as a LVN in the State of Texas

· Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Healthcare Professionals Certification

Preferred

· Five (5) years of practice experience as a LVN giving direct patient care

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $29.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Clinic

License/Certification:

• LVN (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• San Angelo, TX 76901 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• San Angelo, TX 76901: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $29