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Mon-Fri 8a-5p Offices Available: Cardiovascular Application must be filled out entirely to be considered for interview process Scope of Responsibility The Licensed Vocational Nurse will interview patients and prepare them for the provider by measuring vital signs and recording information in EHR system. The LVN is also responsible for administering injections to patients, preparing treatment rooms for the examination of patients, cleaning and sterilizing instruments.
Other duties include assisting physician with procedures and coordinating discharge planning and follow up care of the patients. Responsible to Executive Director of Clinical Operations Education, Training and Experience High School Education or equivalent Current Licensure with The Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners Obtains and maintains American Heart Association BLS Healthcare Provider 1 to 2 years previous physician's office or urgent care experience preferred Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment Ability to effectively communicate to all levels of employees, management, visitors and outside sources Must have reliable transportation, valid driver's license and current insurance coverage Health and Background Requirements Employment contingent upon successful completion of: Background Check Lab Work Immunization Records Rarely (Less than ½ hour per day) Occasionally (½ to 2 ½ hour per day) Frequently (2 ½ to 5 ½ hours per day) Continually (5 ½ to 8 hours per day) Not Applicable Physical Sitting – Occasionally Stationary Standing – Frequently Walking – Continually Ability to be mobile – Continually Crouching (bend at knees) – Continually Kneeling/Crawling – Occasionally Stooping (bend at waist) – Frequently Twisting (knees, waist, neck) – Continually Turn/Pivot – Continually Climbing – Occasionally Balancing – Continually Reaching overhead – Frequently Reaching extension – Continually Pushing/Pulling – Rarely Lifting/Carrying – (Maximum weight: 35 lbs.) Rarely Other Physical Demands: Ability to talk to patient and/or staff – Continually Other Physical Demands: Ability to hear patients and/or alarms – Continually Other Physical Demands: Vision (near and/or far) – Continually Other Physical Demands: Ability to distinguish colors – Continually Other Physical Demands: Ability to drive – Rarely Environment Risk of electrical shock – Rarely Risk of Radiation – n/a Fumes or Airborne Particles – Rarely Chemicals – Rarely Moving Mechanical Parts – Rarely Noise Level – n/a Weather Conditions – n/a Bloodborne Exposure (Refer to Bloodborne Exposure Control Plan in Policy Tech for possible exposure tasks) Rarely Respirator FIT Testing Required Annually Education Technical/other training (required) High School (required) Licenses and Certifications Licensed Vocational Nurse (required) Auto Insurance (required) Basic Life Support (required) Drivers License (required)
About the role
The LVN is also responsible for administering injections to patients, preparing treatment rooms for the examination of patients, cleaning and sterilizing instruments. Other duties include assisting physician with procedures and coordinating discharge planning and follow up care of the patients.
