Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas

Utility Licensed Vocational Nurse - Baptist Physician Network - Family Medicine West - Days

We are looking to add top talent to our Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas team. 

Join us in performing Sacred Work!

Competitive benefits are offered including:

Matched Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Benefit Plan – Medical, Dental, Vision and Much More!

Bonus Potential

 

Summary/Objective 

The Licensed Vocational Nurse provides a variety of patient care activities to patients of all age groups, implementing measures to promote a safe environment for patients and others.  Maintains awareness of current developments, evidence base practice and trends in nursing research with a focus on the specific patient population in which they are employed.

Essential Job Duties 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  1. Provides an appropriate clinic environment for patient care by maintaining the patient area in an orderly manner and maintaining neatness of the work environment.
  2. Calls patients in a timely manner to assist with questions or concerns related to their care, prescription refills, medications.  Makes follow-up appointments when appropriate.
  3. Resolves clinical patient concerns or escalates to management as needed.
  4. Interacts with physician practices, pharmacies, drug reps, third party payers and other departments.
  5. Maintains required documentation of patient care and clinic activities in accordance with clinic standards.
  6. Maintains awareness of current operational policies and procedures which impact on position responsibilities. Ensures nursing skills are performed effectively according to established standards of care.

Required Education and Experience

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

1 year previous experience in a physician office setting 

Required License/Certifications

Current LVN License in the State of Texas

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