Sr Lic Vocational Nurse--Combest Central Community Health Center

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Sr Lic Vocational Nurse--Combest Central Community Health Center

Description

Sr Lic Vocational Nurse--Combest Central Community Health Center
Lubbock
39310BR

Position Description
Employees in this classification are experienced LVN's responsible for performing a wide variety of patient care activities in an assigned specialty or subspecialty outpatient clinic. Work is performed under the direction of a staff nurse and/or physician as part of a total health care team in providing complete evaluations to patients. Works under the direct supervision of staff nurse or physician. No delegated supervisory authority; may instruct co-workers and supervise them in the performance of special procedures. Work is performed under usual clinic conditions, necessitating a high degree of contact with patients, families and clinic personnel.

Major/Essential Functions

• Supports the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Values Based Culture and Philosophy.
• Supports the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and School of Nursing Larry Combest Community Health and Wellness Center (TTUHSCSON LCCHWC) mission, vision and Values.
• Reports data, identifies and reports alterations in patient responses to assist in the identification of problems and formulation of goals/ outcomes and patient-centered plans of care in collaboration with patients, their families, and the interdisciplinary health care team
• Assists in determining the physical and mental health status, needs, and preferences of culturally, ethnically, and socially diverse patients and their families.
• Communicates patient data using EMR to support decision-making to improve patient care.
• Implements teaching plans for patients and their families with health learning needs.
• Participates in the identification of patient needs for referral to resources and facilitates continuity of care.
• Assists with or performs exams and procedures and documents intervention in EMR.
• Takes and records accurate vital signs and measurements.
• Communicates with patients via telephone per clinic protocols.
• Prepares and operates necessary equipment and instruments for examinations, treatments, and procedures
• Sterilizes and disinfects medical equipment and instruments.
• Stocks and inspects inventory of supplies in examination and treatment rooms.
• Prepares and operates necessary equipment and instruments for examination, treatments and procedures

Required Qualifications
Education: Completion of a Board of Nursing accredited program of vocational nursing.
License/Certification: Current Vocational Nursing license in the state of Texas or the attainment of a temporary permit from the Board of Nursing to practice vocational nursing pending full licensure in the state of Texas.
Experience: At least two years of LVN experience in a hospital, clinic or community-based environment.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

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