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Health Center of Southeast Texas

LVN

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What they do

A Licensed Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse provides basic medical care under the direction of registered nurses and other healthcare specialists. The tasks that they are permitted to perform vary by state, but usually include changing bandages, checking blood pressure, or helping feed patients. May work in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare facilities.

$53,065 / year median in Texas

+13% projected growth

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Job Description

Shift:
8a-6p Tuesday-Friday No holiday or weekend work Salary Based on experience HCSET benefits include PTO and holiday leaves. Responsible for performing a variety of duties. Responsible for direct patient care and administrative areas including assisting physicians with patient care, call nurse, referrals, pre-certification, environmental, and organizational tasks. Responsible for providing information to patients so they may fully utilize and benefit from the clinical services. Must be willingly to staff other clinic locations as needed.
Major Job Responsibilities:
Triage and take patient health complaints, vitals, health and medication histories, and room patient Perform veni-puncture, CLIA-waive lab test, vaccinations, assist with minor procedures Clean patient rooms and clinical areas per infection control protocol Complete pre-certifications, referrals and prescription refills for provider review and approval Follow-up on all patients' lab and diagnostic imaging results Update patient charts with all services rendered, medications given and test results Log freezer and refrigerator temperatures for vaccines and other pharmaceuticals daily to ensure their storage regulations are met Fulfills organizational responsibilities as assigned including respecting/promoting patient rights; responding appropriately to emergency codes; sharing problems relating to patients and/or staff with immediate supervisor. If qualified, will be required to provide translation for patient and provider Maintain knowledge of State and Federal Grants that can help and benefit our patient Staffing at other HCSET clinics-Required Rotate as patient care assistant Train and teach medical assistants Perform other duties as assigned
Job Type:
Full-time Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
Primary Care Physical Setting:
Clinic Education:
High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
LVN:
2 years (Required)
Healthcare Clinic:
1 year (Preferred)
Language:
Spanish (Required)
License/Certification:
Texas LVN license (Required) BLS Certification (Required)
Work Location:
In person