Licensed Vocational Nurse-Senior (UTHP Med Endo/Diabetes Gateway)

Under supervision by an RN, a Dentist, or a member of the Medical Staff, the LVN is responsible for providing general nursing care to patients.  May lead or mentor lower-level team members.

• Sorts, prioritizes, and manages patient messages and calls; manages the scheduling of patient appointments. 
• Prepares patient for examination, sets up and maintains sterile field, and assists clinical staff with examinations and clinical care, and documents. 
• Assists providers with procedures, performs patient discharges and verifies communication of instructions with patient and family. 
• Maintains assigned work area with supplies and equipment, cleans, stocks and maintains exam rooms, procedure rooms, instruments and equipment; transports patients safely. 
• Performs Point of Care Testing (POCT), documents and reports clinical findings to Registered Nurse (RN) in charge and/or Provider. 
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

• Functions within the required nursing process as defined by the Texas Nurse Practice Act. 
• Supports the mission, vision and patient promise throughout all interactions. 
• Communicates effectively, written and verbally. 
• Possesses analytical thinking � this role requires analyzing information and using logic to coordinate work within schedule constraints and handle emergent requirements in a timely manner. 
• Participates as an integral part of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in providing the highest quality of care to the patient. 
• Meets all training and competency requirements.

EDUCATION:

High school or GED and graduation from an approved vocational nursing school is required.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

Current Texas Nursing license required, CPR is required.