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Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Community Action Corporation of South Texas

KINGSVILLE, TX

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Auditing, Background Investigation, Cleanroom, Communication Skills, Data Collection, Dietary Management, Disease, Driver's License, Electronic Medical Records, English Language, Healthcare Providers, Home Care, Interpersonal Skills, Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Lift/Move 35 Pounds, Medical Office, Medical Records, Medications, Multilingual, Multitasking, Nursing Credentials, Patient Care, Patient Education, Physical Demands, Public Health, Quality Assurance, Spanish Language, Team Player
LOCATION
KINGSVILLE, TX
POSTED
30+ days ago
General Summary


Provides patient care, performs patient and community education activities and assists in the implementation of the QA/QI Program.  Ensures all patient information is kept secure and confidential.  Must have excellent communication and people skills and work well with others.


Primary Responsibilities


1.Provides patient care under the supervision of the Health Center's providers and documents all services in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).


2.Performs basic laboratory tests.


3.Assists with patient and community education activities.


4.Assists in the compilation of data.


5.Assists with the auditing of charts for the QA/QI Program.


6.Assists staff in keeping the examination and laboratory rooms clean and well stocked at all times.


7.Performs one to one patient education on disease processes, diet and care management as ordered by health care provider.


8.Responsible for Home Health Orders.   


9.Refill medications with approval from Health Care provider and providing authorizations and prior authorizations for referrals and diagnostic testing.


10.Other duties as assigned by supervisor.


Work Experience


 


  • Must have medical office (private physician or public health clinic) experience.
Education/Certifications/Licensure


 


  • Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing
  • Licensed in the State of Texas without restrictions
Skills


  • Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Physical Requirements


If a preliminary offer of employment is extended, a physical will be required before the offer can be accepted.

Light to medium physical duties include standing, walking, reaching, bending,talking for up to eight (8) hours a day. Must have good vision. Must be able to lift thirty-five pounds. Lifting will be primarily confined to occasional on premises lifting of boxes of office supplies and minor office equipment. Non-physical demands include performing multiple tasks simultaneously, judgement decisions and working closely with others as part of a team. Must have a valid driver's license and a safe driving record and be able to pass a pre-employment physical and a criminal history background check.









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