Licensed Vocational Nurse- LVN I/II - Sienna Multispecialty

Position Summary

Functioons as a member of the clinical team providing focused care to assigned patients with predictable healthcare needs, Aims to provide care that is safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable.

Position Key Accountabilities

• Performs responsibilities in a manner that promotes quality patient care and customer service/satisfaction.
• Directed practice under supervision of registered nurse, advanced practice nurse, physician assistant, physician, dentist or podiatrist.
• Functions under own license providing technical component of care such as medication administration and clinical procedures.
• Collections data and performs focused patient assessments.
• Participates in the plan of care.
• Implements appropriate aspects of care within scope of practice.
• Solicits orders or initiates standing orders for prescription refills and implements standing delegation orders as necessary for specific patient population management.
• Implements teaching plans for patients with well-defined health problems and well-defined learning needs.
• Provides direct basic care to assigned patients.
• Performs telephone messaging and in person screening with appropriate follow up.
• Performs all functions related to clinic and patient flow to include clinic preparation, supply stocking, EHR review, preparation for and assistance with procedures, scheduling appointments.
• Respects and maintains privacy and confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines.
• Adheres to standards of practice for vocational nurses.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

  Certification/Skills

  • Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) by Texas Board of Nursing (BON) required.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) by American Heart Association (AHA) required.

  Minimum Education

  Graduate of an education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s).

  Minimum Experience

  None

  Physical Requirements

  Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

  Security Sensitive

  This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code51.215 and Texas Government Code411.094.

  Veteran Information

  Military occupations that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include but are not limited to: 0904, 0906, 0944, 46N1E, 46N1, 46N3, 46N4, 46NX, 66b, 66C, 66H, 68C, L03A, 4A0X1, 66E, 66G, 66S, 290X, 46AX, 46FX For a complete list please visit www.uthealth-veterans.jobs.

  Residency Requirement

  Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.