Licensed Vocational Nurse

GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) is selected by and is responsible to the Director of Nursing; is capable of mature interaction with all staff members and provides extensive support to the medical health division.

This specialized and highly flexible individual is responsible to report to any given nursing duty within the LVN scope of practice, as directed.

Serves as role model and oversees the work of the Certified Medical Assistant(s) (CMAs).

This nurse is responsible for prioritizing patient conditions while providing nursing care, performing other clinical or ancillary duties, and achieving organizational goals and program objectives.

Licensed Vocational Nurses function as a member of a collaborative health care team to create and maintain a Patient Centered Medical Home where emphasis is on excellent communication; support of the patient is provided and tracked in a culturally competent, behaviorally enhanced setting supported by information technology.

May be required to work extended hours or other variations of the usual shift to ensure adequate supervision, patient care, and other services to the community.

CRITICAL JOB ELEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS I.

Must set the example when greeting employees, customers, patients and general public via personal or over the telephone.

Must use good listening skills at all times.

Demonstrate a positive attitude towards patients, employees, customers and providers, with good eye contact, a pleasant voice, is attentive and responsive to their needs.

II.

Performs nursing activities consistent with the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Texas.

III.

Adheres to state, federal guidelines and providers standing orders and protocols.

IV.

Assists the Director of Nursing (DON) and Nursing Supervsior with clerical duties, timesheets, monitoring over-time, schedules, auditing, rotation of sites, day to day supervision, safety and infection control inspections, ordering and receiving of supplies.

V.

Provides guidance and direction for CMAs as needed and provides evaluation input for CMAs.

VI.

Required to perform nursing duties in the assigned department and may be required to assist in other nursing areas as needed.

VII.

Assists with screening patients without appointments, prior to being seen by the provider.

VIII.

Required to provide urgent care and stabilization of acutely ill patients under the supervision/direction of a physician.

IX.

May provide in-service to other nursing and clinical staff based on expertise when needed or as assigned.

X.

Must meet the required standards of NCQA-PCMH and HRSA(audit standards).

XI.

Assist staff in learning EHR changes and upgrades in new equipment.

XII.

Assist with the orientation or training of other employees to the department.

Provides clinical expertise and leadership to nursing personnel and other team members.

XIII.

Oversee the work and technical skills of the CMAs and will work closely with the provider team assigned, on a rotating basis....