Description
LVN Job Summary: Provides exceptional customer service and promotes a professional image and attitude; Responsible for assisting physicians/providers, patient preparation and basic screening procedures, to assure efficient patient flow.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
· Performs initial assessment of patients to include collection and documenting of vital signs, chief complaint, history, allergies, current medication, results of laboratory, x-ray reports, and/or procedures and other information deemed pertinent by the physician to be included in the patient record
· Provide assistance to medical providers during examination and treatment of patients, including invasive procedures and giving various injections as ordered
· Maintains medication room with adequate levels of updated medication, monitors expiration dates on all medication and supplies, and stores medication according to manufactures guidelines
· Follows procedures when distributing samples, calling in prescriptions and obtaining physician approval on refills
· Maintains a safe environment for patients, customers, self, and other employees
· Maintains records, reports, statistics, logs, etc, as required
· Performs nursing care in accordance with nursing standards of care, Quality Assurance Criteria, and policy and procedure guidelines
ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Participates in other assigned duties as designated by management
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs
Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about facilities
Ability to perform duties under stressful situations
May be exposed to virus, disease and infection from patients and specimens in working environment
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Possesses skills and knowledge in the following areas:
· Effective oral and written communication skills
· Knows and adheres to applicable regulatory and statutory requirements
· Knowledge and application of nursing standards of practice promulgated by the Board of Nurse Examiners
Education and Experience:
Graduate of a state approved school of nursing
Current license to practice nursing in Texas