Job Description:
Sr Lic Vocational Nurse
Description
Sr Lic Vocational NurseLubbock
39913BR
Position DescriptionEmployees 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 Service Plus philosophy of Texas Tech and the Department of ENT.
- Direct and coordinate clinical activities of ENT nursing staff at HSC and remote locations.
- Communicates with patients via telephone per clinic protocols.
- Prepares and operates necessary equipment and instruments for examination, treatments and procedures.
- Sterilizes and disinfects medical equipment and instruments.
- Maintains inventory of supplies in examination and procedure rooms.
- Completes Annual Nursing Core Competency Training and Skills Fair.
- Participates in emergency preparedness drills in department.
- Attends nursing staff meetings.
- Participates in the identification of patient needs for referral to resources and facilitate continuity of care.
- Assist with or performs exams and procedures and documents intervention in EMR.
- Takes and records accurate vital signs and measurements.
- 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.
- Refills and/or sends medications to pharmacies according to clinic and facility policy.
- Train, and counsel assigned staff and monitor performance.
- Perform employee evaluations for immediate subordinates.
- Work with physicians and administrators to develop clinical, facility, and equipment needs assessment.
- Formulate and implement ongoing JCAHO approved technical training programs for nurses.
- Establish clinical nursing protocols.
- Develop and maintain a good working relationship with nurses to ensure high staff satisfaction and morale.
- Work under supervision of Administrator to assure effective nursing operations.
- Supervisory duties include but are not limited to:
- Interviewing and selecting applicants for vacant nursing positions.
- Maintaining personnel records regarding leave time, evaluations, and personnel records in accordance with HR policies and Joint Commission requirements for nursing employees.
- Performing all functions addressed in this position description.
- Direct supervision of approximately 3 - 5 nurses at HSC and remote facilities.
- Supervision of staff would be considered at the level of moderate.
Required QualificationsEducation: 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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