Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Clinic - Hematology & Oncology

Company: Citizens Medical Center
Location: Victoria
Posted on: April 24, 2024

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARYThe Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) assists the physician in the delivery of nursing care and patient education. The LVN is required to interview patients, perform treatments, distribute medications, document medical records and coordinate care for a group of patientsThe clinic LVN works closely with physicians and patients and must exhibit effective communication skills as well as caring professionalism when dealing with patients and their families. The LVN must also communicate and work well with other physicians, departmental personnel, and health care professionals.JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESJob SpecificInterview patients, obtaining vital signs, such as pulse, blood pressure, temperature, height and weight, and documenting information in the patient's chart. (EF)Prepare treatment room for patient examinations. (EFOperate EKG and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests; also, coordinate scheduling for patients receiving tests outside the clinic. (EF)Evaluate patients under incident to Pro-Time clinic, monitoring the toxicity titration of prescribed medication, and follows-up appropriately. (EF)Return patient phone calls, and call patients with test results. (EF)Authorize prescription refills. (EF)Complete all documentation associated with aforementioned responsibilities with in E-md. (EF)Keep all areas stocked and neat in appearance. (EF)Maintains continuing education. (EF)HospitalAdheres to organization-wide and other applicable policies and procedures.Day-to-day performance complies with the hospital's Service Excellence Behavioral Expectations.Performs within the prescribed limits of the hospital's Ethics, Compliance and Confidentiality Program guidelines.Performs within his/her professional Scope of Practice at all times.Other Duties As AssignedNothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.Minimum RequirementsMINIMUM REQUIREMENTSGraduate of an accredited school of vocational nursingCurrently licensed as a Licensed Vocational Nurse by the state of TexasPREFERRED REQUIREMENTSAt least one year experience in a physician's office or a clinic setting preferredCOMPANY PROFILECitizens Medical Center is a not-for-profit, community hospital known for compassionate patient care, clinical expertise, and bringing advanced medical services to the South Texas region since 1956. Today, Citizens is a 317-bed acute care hospital with over 1,200 employees. Voted "Best of the Best" hospital in Victoria for 13 consecutive years, Citizens Medical Center is a level III Trauma Center, with a newly renovated 24/7 Emergency Department that includes an onsite medical helicopter. Citizens has a comprehensive Community Cancer Program that includes two linear accelerators and HDR brachytherapy. Citizens is recognized for its outstanding cardiology program which includes a nationally accredited Chest Pain Center and is a Primary Stroke Center. Citizens also includes a comprehensive, accredited Bariatric Surgery program, Birth Center with labor and delivery, an imaging and surgery center, sleep study center, state-of-the-art rehabilitation and fitness center, urology center and daVinci robotics minimally invasive surgery options, a home health agency, and has a long history of providing continuing education for healthcare providers and the community.As a condition of employment, Citizens Medical Center requires all new hires to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, unless there is an approved exemption. New hires will be required to show proof of vaccination status and have at least one dose of the vaccine prior to starting employment with the second dose scheduled within 30 days of first dose. Reasonable accommodations through an exemption process will be considered, and requests for exemption from the COVID-19 vaccination must be reviewed and approved prior to the new hire's first day.Citizens Medical Center is looking for employees who actively demonstrate service excellence by exemplifying our iCare values. If you are someone who displays respect and enthusiasm for patients, visitors, and coworkers while consistently upholding the hospital's commitment to providing outstanding outcomes, service excellence, and fiscal responsibility, then you could be a good fit for the CMC team!BENEFIT OFFERINGSHealthMedical, Dental, VisionSTD, LTD DisabilitySupplemental Life, AD&DFlexible Spending (FSA)Employer paid life insurance and short term disabilityRetirement/InvestmentDefined Benefit Pension Plan457(b) Deferred CompensationWell-Being BenefitsPaid Time OffSick leave, Bereavement leave, Jury Duty/Witness ServiceTuition ReimbursementHospital-paid & administered annual immunizationsHealthPlex (gym) membership discountYMCA partnership discount for childcareEmployee Assistance Programs#ZRJob Preview Video

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