Employment type: Full-time Schedule: Monday-Friday, Possible Saturdays Reports to: Office Manager
About us First Physicians is a primary care and walk-in clinic serving Odessa and the Permian Basin. We care for patients of all ages, from everyday illnesses and preventive visits to DOT physicals and on-the-job injuries. Every patient who walks through our doors deserves to feel welcomed and well cared for.
About the role The LVN provides hands-on patient care alongside our physicians and providers. In a busy walk-in setting, you’ll prepare patients for their visits, assist providers, give medications, injections, and IVs, and help every patient leave feeling informed and cared for.
Responsibilities
Room patients and take vital signs, height, weight, and medical history
Document visits accurately in Athena
Give medications, injections, and immunizations as ordered by the provider
Start peripheral IVs and give IV fluids and medications as ordered by the provider
Perform point-of-care tests such as glucose, urinalysis, strep, flu, and COVID
Draw blood and collect lab specimens
Assist providers with exams and minor procedures
Perform EKGs, wound care, and dressing changes
Help with DOT physicals and workers’ compensation visits, including drug screens and required paperwork
Teach patients about medications, follow-up care, and discharge instructions
Return patient calls as directed by providers
Help with prior authorizations and referrals as needed
Clean and stock exam rooms and maintain medical supplies
Follow infection control, safety, and HIPAA guidelines
Required qualifications
Graduate of an accredited vocational nursing program
Active, unrestricted Texas LVN license
Current BLS (CPR) certification
Strong clinical skills, including injections and vital signs
Caring, professional, and patient with every patient
Organized and able to keep up with a busy clinic
Numbers & Facts
Location
Odessa, TX
Job Type
Full-time
Skills
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Blood Bankunmatched
CPR Certificationunmatched
Clinical Assessmentunmatched
Clinical Competencyunmatched
Electrocardiogramunmatched
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)unmatched