HealthCARE Express in Texarkana is seeking an LVN/LPN. This position is responsible for patient care in a clinical setting. This individual works closely with the clinical staff, front desk personnel, and other related departments.
SHIFT
Weekdays: 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturdays: 9:30 a.m. t0 2:30 p.m. (Some Saturdays)
SCOPE
The LVN/LPN reports to the Director of Nursing. This position provides nursing care to patients as delegated by the Practitioner.
1. Patient Care
Main Activities:
• Obtain vital signs (temperature, heart rate, pulse ox, blood pressure and weight)
• Document in patient computer record procedures
• Insert saline/heparin locks
• Insert and irrigate urinary catheters
• Perform basic and advance cardiac life support
• Apply sterile dressings
• Assist with pelvic examination
• Removing sutures or staples
• Perform EKGs
• Cleanse and irrigate wounds
• Administer oral and IV medications
• Apply splints ( i.e. volar, thumb spica, ulnar gutter, posterior leg splints)
• Initiate routine lab tests after consultation with provider
• Swab mucous membranes for culture specimens
• Administer and read TB skin tests
• Perform venipunctures
2. Nurse Protocols:
• Knowledge of crash cart and contents
• Update patient chart in computer
• Answer patient questions after consultation with the provider
• Follow-up of abnormal findings over the phone at the request of provider
• Phoning prescriptions to pharmacies under provider direction
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge
The incumbent must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:
• Must have knowledge though practical experience in a clinical setting
• Must be sensitive to the needs of the patients in an urgent care setting
• EKG procedures.
• Lab procedures
• HIPAA rules and regulations
Education
The incumbent must have the following education credentials:
• Graduate from an approved nursing program with degree
• BCLS Certification
• EKG procedures
• Laboratory procedures/phlebotomy
• HIPAA rules and regulations
• Current license
Skills
The incumbent must demonstrate the following skills:
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Team building skills
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Decision making skills
• Effective verbal and listening communications skills
• Very effective organizational skills
• Effective written communications skills
• Computer skills
• Stress management skills
• Time management skills
Personal Attributes
The incumbent must maintain strict confidentiality. The incumbent must also demonstrate the following personal attributes:
• Be honest and sincere
• Be respectful
• Superior work ethic
• Be flexible
• Patient confidentiality
