LVN

Job Description: LVN Nurse

Job Title: LVN Nurse

General summary of duties: The LVN Nurse, under the supervision of the Office Manager, is responsible for assisting in the delivery of health care and patient care management.

Position reports to: Office Supervisor or Manager for nonmedical subjects; the Nurse will receive supervision from the physicians, advanced nurse Practitioners or physician assistants.

General Purpose of Position:

To provide high quality reception and secretarial services to the patients, doctors, and staff in a caring and supportive manner.

To maintain confidentiality of all information.

To provide flexibility in practice staffing arrangements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

In accordance with policies & procedures:

Answer the telephone in a courteous and professional manner within 3 rings

Receive and convey messages in writing, verbally and electronically

Consult with patients and their families in a compassionate manner

Consult with GPs, other health professionals and their staff

Make appointments

Bill patients and receipt moneys

Undertake Banking procedures

Proficiency in Windows operating system

Able to operate electronic medical record management with employer provided training.

Understanding of medical terminology

Fax documents

Scan documents

File documents

Prepare documents for mail-out

Open, stamp appropriately and distribute incoming mail

Type documents as required with an elevated level of accuracy

Sterilize equipment with appropriate training

Clean consulting rooms in between sessions

Transport sterilization to appropriate destinations

Maintain accurate log of specimens for external pickup

Place orders for stationery and/or clinical supplies as directed OR Monitor

Stationery and/or clinical supply levels and place orders as required maintaining a working supply at all times.

Book and organize staff and/or doctors’ meetings as directed

Participate in ongoing professional development activities

Contribute equitably to maintaining the cleanliness of the practice

Maintain practice dress standards

Any other administrative duties as directed by Practice Manager

Knowledge of medical practice and care

Knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures

Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments

Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions

Ability to assist in a variety of common office procedures

Ability to take vital signs

Skill in developing and maintaining clinical quality assurance

Skill in identifying and resolving problems

Ability to maintain records and record test results

Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures

Ability to use good reasoning and judgment and react calmly in emergency situations

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, coworkers, and the public

Ability to read, write and communicate effectively orally and in writing

Knowledge of basic arithmetic

Proficiency in the operation of a computer keyboard

Physical abilities:

Stand for extended periods of time; push, pull and reach; occasionally bend, sit, stoop, and stretch

Have full range of body motion, including handling and lifting of patients

Have the hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity needed to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and medical equipment (e.g., EKG machine, glucometer)

Have a normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare and communicate appropriate reports; specific vision requirements: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus

Occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds

Authority

The areas of authority the staff member is required or allowed to exercise are:

Use judgment in conveying information to relevant authorities

Operate within the organization’s policies and procedures and within the scope of the staff member’s professional expertise

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations, Memberships

Current LVN license issue by the State of Texas.

Professional Training Certificates.

Current motor vehicle license.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Relocate:

• Victoria, TX 77904: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $24