Title: Licensed Vocational Nurse II
Division: Medicine
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Work Location: Houston, TX
Salary Range: $41,601 - $57,410
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Requisition ID: 8950
Summary
The Section of Geriatrics and Palliative Care section within the Department of Medicine seeking a LVN II with clinical and administrative responsibilities supporting the clinical operations. This position is an outpatient position located at the McNair Campus in the Texas Medical Center with a general work schedule of Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. The successful candidate will have exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, be regarded as a team player, have strong and proven organizational skills, and have a personal drive to be their best. All members of our team should have a passion for providing exceptional patient centered care each day.
Job Duties
- Ensures efficient operation of the clinic by scheduling and planning for use of staff, supplies, and equipment.
- Assists physicians with treatment room examination and procedures on patients.
- Schedules appointments, tests, and examinations with hospital and other doctor's offices.
- Instructs patients concerning the preparations needed for tests and surgical procedures.
- Communicates with other health care professionals regarding orders and care of patients including peer to peer reviews, medication refills, pre-authorizations, etc.
- Executes physician orders, administers medications and treatments for patients, and documents appropriately in EHR (Epic).
- Provides telephone triage to patients and ensures patients receive the right level of care.
- Responds to routine patient phone calls and My Chart messages and routes to RN, CDE or MD as needed.
- Performs clerical/administrative responsibilities such as filing and/or scanning patient medical records, obtaining lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, and referral information.
- Monitors clinical staff members by directing, guiding, and influencing the outcome of an individual's performance and activity.
- Maintains clean and safe work environment; stocks, and orders treatment room and emergency cart supplies.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School diploma or G.E.D and graduated from an approved licensed practical nurse/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN).
- Two years of relevant experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
- Current license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) by the State of Texas Board of Nurse Examiners.
- Basic Life Support certification (BLS).
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with older populations.
- Experience with EPIC.
Other
Physical Risks: Potential exposures to blood borne pathogens (blood &/or other potentially infectious materials), drugs, chemicals, radiation, and physical hazards found in patient clinics, hospitals and/or laboratory work environments and in working directly with patients and other employees. Initial Blood borne Pathogens Training is required, and a Blood borne Pathogens Refresher Training must be taken annually.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
8950
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