LVN - 125H South Park Brownwood

About the role

The Licensed Vocational Nurse is responsible for providing professional nursing care for patients under supervision of the physician or mid-level provider. Assists physicians and staff in coordinating patient care. Functions as primary liaison between patients, staff and physicians.

Requirements

• Minimum Education: Completion of Vocational Nursing Program or Associate’s Degree in Nursing
• Minimum Work Experience: One-year License Vocational Nurse experience
• Required Licenses/Certifications: Current state vocational nurse license, Current CPR certificate

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology
• Familiarity with health care systems, regulations, policies, and functions
• Understanding of documentation standards
• Knowledge of equipment, supplies, and materials needed for medical treatment
• Understanding of basic laboratory procedures including preparation and screening
• Knowledge of infectious disease management and control and safety standards
• Knowledge of policies and procedures related to infection control, environmental safety and patient confidentiality
• Knowledge of medical chart reporting/records
• Knowledge of management and organizational theory to supervise the business practices including principles of employee development to train, delegate and mentor staff
• Knowledge of medications and other pharmacological agents used in a clinic setting
• Knowledge in diseases and disease processes
• Skill in appropriate assessment and assistance techniques
• Skill in appropriate use of universal precautions, safe workplace and confidentiality methods
• Skill in health information management by appropriately charting patient data
• Ability to work effectively as a team member with physicians and other staff
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Ability to appropriately interact with patients, families, staff and others
• Ability to flexibly respond to changing demands
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and direct the work of others
• Ability to communicate clearly