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Job Description
ABOUT AUSTIN REGIONAL CLINIC
Austin Regional Clinic has been voted a top Central Texas employer by our employees for over 15 years! We are one of central Texas' largest professional medical groups with 35+ locations and we are continuing to grow. We offer the following benefits to eligible team members: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, PTO, 401(k), EAP, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, Child Care Assistance, Health & Fitness, Sick Child Care Assistance, Development and more.
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PURPOSE:
Under general supervision, provides routine nursing care within the limits of nursing knowledge, education, licensure, experience and ethical, legal standards of care. Carries out all duties while maintaining compliance and confidentiality and promoting the mission and philosophy of the organization.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides direct nursing care to patients and distributes medications and treatments under physician order according to accepted standards of care. Accurately and completely rooms patients, takes and documents vital signs, prepares patients for provider exam, and administers medications and injections. Teaches and counsels patients and families concerning heath assessment and care including prevention of disease and health maintenance. Performs diagnostic testing including but not limited to EKGs, audiograms, tympanograms, spirometry, and visual screenings with reporting and documentation as appropriate. Monitors inventory of medical and/or office supplies and equipment, ensuring units and/or rooms are properly stocked and supplies are current and not expired. Orders supplies as needed. May assist providers with sigmoidoscopy exams and cardiac stress testing by setting up equipment, assisting with patient preparation, and cleaning and storing equipment after exam. Reports and documents appropriately. May provide vaccine management including ordering and monitoring vaccine usage/wastage, facilitating the maintenance of the vaccines, participating in educational opportunities, utilizing the Texas Vaccine for Children Provider Manual, and completing reportable documentation as recommended by Texas Department of State Health Services. May facilitate the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the immunization program. Performs other duties as assigned. Adheres to all company policies, including but not limited to, OSHA, HIPAA, compliance and Code of Conduct. Regular and dependable attendance. Follows the core competencies set forth by the Company, which are available for review on CMSweb. Works holiday shift(s) as required by Company policy. Accurately and completely reports and documents status, care rendered, response to care, provider orders, contacts with patient and/or other healthcare providers. Participates in the orientation of new employees.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience Required:
High school diploma or equivalent. Graduation from an accredited school of vocational nursing.
Preferred:
Previous experience in an ambulatory or acute care setting preferred. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to engage others, listen and adapt response to meet others' needs. Ability to align own actions with those of other team members committed to common goals. Excellent computer and keyboarding skills, including familiarity with Windows. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to manage competing priorities. Ability to perform job duties in a professional manner at all times. Ability to understand, recall, and communicate, factual information. Ability to understand, recall, and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information. Ability to organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology. Ability to apply common sense in performing job. Knowledge of all activities associated with the delivery of quality nursing practices and duties assigned to this role Skill in nursing practices within the scope of responsibilities assigned to this role Skill in organization and efficiency Excellent customer service skills. Excellent interpersonal & problem solving skills. Ability to manage multiple nursing activities simultaneously with frequent interruptions in a fast -paced environment Ability to have excellent attention to detail. Ability to work in a team environment.
Certificate/License:
Current licensure as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in the State of Texas and current AHA approved Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course completion card. Will be required to maintain a current vocational nursing license and CPR certification during employment.
Work Schedule:
Monday & Wednesday 8AM - 5PM, Friday 8AM - 12
PM Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Employee assistance program Paid time off Referral program
Medical Specialty:
Geriatrics Internal Medicine Pediatrics Primary Care Physical Setting:
Clinic Application Question(s): Are you comfortable supporting family medicine, internal medicine, and pediatrics at the ARC Pflugerville clinic? What is your minimum acceptable pay? Ability to
