Licensed Vocational Nurse- Associate (UTHP FCM-Geri & Palliative)

Under direct supervision, responsible for providing general nursing care to patients under the direction of a registered nurse or team leader.

 

Location: Christus Santa Rosa Tower II - 2833 Babcock Rd, Ste 302
 

• Triages and manages patient messages and calls to assist providers in assessing and caring for patients; manages the scheduling of patient appointments.
• Takes vital signs and medical history and completes blood pressure checks and injections; administers medication.
• Coordinates prescription refills and authorizations following protocol.
• Ensures exam rooms are properly stocked and monitors inventory.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrates the ability to function within the required nursing process as defined by the Texas Nurse Practice Act.
• Demonstrates the ability to support the mission, vision and patient promise throughout all interactions.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively, written and verbally.
• Demonstrates analytical thinking; this role requires analyzing information and using logic to coordinate work within schedule constraints and handle emergent requirements in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates the ability to participate as an integral part of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in providing the highest quality of care to the patient.

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or GED and graduation from an approved vocation nursing school is required.

EXPERIENCE:

• Up to one (1) year of vocational nursing experience is required.  

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION:

• Current Texas Nursing license required, CPR required is required.