PRN LVN - Abilene Community Health Center

About the role

Employees in this classification are responsible for performing a wide variety of patient care activities in a specialty or subspecialty outpatient clinic as assigned from the resource nurse pool. This job to be used in Resource Nurse pool only. Incumbents perform a variety of general and specialized nursing duties to provide the patient with complete evaluations. Work is performed under the direction of a licensed (RN/LVN) nurse or physician as part of a total health care team in providing complete evaluations to patients.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary health care team to assess, report, and identify changes in patient conditions.
• Utilize advanced electronic health record (EMR) systems to communicate important patient data, supporting informed decision-making that enhances patient care.
• Design and implement educational plans to empower patients and families with the knowledge to manage their health.
• Assist with or perform exams and procedures, take accurate vital signs, and ensure high-quality patient care through the preparation, operation, and sterilization of medical equipment.
• Maintain inventory and ensure all supplies are stocked and ready for use.
• Complete required institutional and departmental trainings.
• Participate in emergency preparedness drills in department.
• Attend nursing staff meetings.
• Complete Annual Lab competencies.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized program of nursing.
• Certification in the state of Texas as a Licensed Vocational or Registered Nurse.

Preferred qualifications

• One to two years of experience in a hospital, clinic or community based setting.
• CPR/BLS Certified.
• Experience in providing services to patients with a diverse patient population through the life span (adults & children).
• Experience with electronic health records (EHR) documentation.
• Experience in providing services to patients with mental illness.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.

Benefits

• Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team members.
• Paid Time Off – including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more.
• Retirement Plans.
• Wellness Programs.
• Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth, including lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, and health and wellness initiatives.
• Special membership rates at local gyms and golf courses.
• Access to state-of-the-art software and facilities.
• Discounts on travel, technology, entertainment and more.