About this role
Job Description:
- Responsible for Providing direct patient care within the LVN scope of practice under appropriate supervision. Assisting the physician in providing direct patient care and health teaching designed to meet the age/developmental specific needs of the health care patients.
- Perform focused assessments and collect patient data.
- Delivers quality care by offering excellent customer service by participating in a team centered approach towards patient care.
- Proficiency in order entry, Excellent PC Skills.
- Utilizing knowledge of office policy and procedure
- Verification of patient demographics
- Patient record filing and retention
- Verification of physician orders
- Schedule appointments and referrals
- Billing and payments,
- Maintain Office Supplies
- Meet and greet patients
- Preparation of patient exam
- HIPAA Compliance
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
- Monitor and report changes in patient condition to the supervising provider or RN.
- Assist in developing and implementing patient care plans.
- Maintain accurate and timely medical records and documentation.
- Educate patients and families regarding treatments, medications, and health maintenance.
- Ensure compliance with infection control, patient safety, and quality standards.
- Collaborate with physicians, RNs, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care.
Requirements:
- Current, unrestricted Texas LVN license issued by the Texas Board of Nursing
- Graduate of an accredited/approved vocational nursing program.
- Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (AHA/ARC)
- Knowledge of Texas nursing laws, regulations, and standards of practice.
- Ability to accurately assess, document, and communicate patient status and care needs.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and patient-care skills.
- MFM/OB Experience: or similar field required