Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Clinic - Hematology & Oncology
Company: Citizens Medical Center
Location: Victoria
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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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
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