What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) — NTMC Surgical Specialists position at North Texas Medical Center?
Schedule : Full-Time
Monday thru Friday
Department :
Surgical Specialists Clinic
Description :
A 5-Star Hospital that is seeking an LVN that is responsible for the delivery of patient care that promotes safety while under the direction of the health care provider.
- Performs general patient care by following established standards and procedures.
- Greets and prepares patients for the health care provider.
- Obtains and records vital signs including, but to limited to : blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, drug allergies, current medications and presenting problem.
- Administers ordered medications and / or vaccines via oral, injection, topical, rectal, ophthalmic and / or inhalant administration.
- May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis as well as perform routine tests such as EKG’s.
- Schedules patients for diagnostic testing and follows up to ensure completion of testing.
- Documents patient plan(s) of care, tests and examination results in the medical record as directed by the provider.
- Communicates with patient regarding test results and plan of care by phone or mail as directed by physician.
- Prepares, cleans and sterilizes instruments and maintains equipment, disposing of contaminated items according to protocol. Keeps patient exam rooms stocked, clean and orderly.
- Escalates non-routine issues, questions and / or concerns to the Practice Manager or healthcare provider(s).
- Ensures safety checklists / quality controls are completed as required.
- Provides for patient safety and protection of patient privacy rights
- Performs other duties as assigned by Practice Manager, Clinic Coordinator, Clinic Director or healthcare provider(s).
Requirements :
NTMC is a tobacco and drug free workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
