Tricity Pain Associates is seeking a temporary (until Oct 2024) full-time Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) for our San Antonio clinic, to provide quality service to our patients and support the medical team. We are seeking a candidate that can function in an interactive and fast paced environment, all while providing dynamic customer service!
Role and Responsibilities:
The LVN provides direct patient care to patients and assists doctors as needed. Starts IV’s & administers IV medications when ordered. Provides leadership, direction and support to medical assistants on patient related issues.
Duties:
- Performs requested exams on patients.
- Performs patient teaching, medication administration, triages walk-in patients and Triage calls when needed.
- Prepares the patient for each visit by obtaining the patient's medical chart, taking vital signs, checking their blood pressure, allergies and weight, and placing them in the exam room.
- Obtains and prepares patient charts for Physician, Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner and assures proper paperwork is available.
- Obtains results from previous visit (lab, x-ray, consultation, reports, CT) and assures they are on the chart for review by the provider.
- Phone patients as needed regarding results, changes in medication, dosage, pharmacy calls, home visit calls, and other information provided by the physician, physician assistant or nurse practitioner.
- Accurately and timely documents care provided to the patient.
- Maintains neat and clean appearance of exam rooms, nurse's station and work area to include washing/cleaning of instruments.
- Maintains adequate level of supplies; ensures disposal of contaminated debris.
- Assist different teams as necessary including performing the duties of other personnel as needed.
- Inputs all patient information into the computer or scheduling of appointments or updating information on insurance, phone numbers or addresses.
- Starts IVs and assist with other patient procedures as requested by doctors.
- Adheres to all HIPAA rules and regulations.
- Exercise tact and courtesy when dealing with patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers.
- Able to work efficiently under pressure.
- Maintain strict confidentiality.
- Other duties as assigned
Education and Experience:
- Graduation from an accredited LVN or LPN program.
- Must be state-licensed practical nurse with a minimum one year of LVN experience, clinic experience needed.
- Must be CPR and AED certified.
- Must keep all licenses and certifications current and in good standing as initial and continued employment is contingent up these credentials.
- Must have knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology.
- Familiarity with health care systems, regulations, policies and functions.
- Must have a good understanding of documentation standards.
Benefits: We offer a competitive salary, PTO, holiday pay, medical/dental/vision insurance, disability benefits, life insurance and a matching 401(k) plan. We are closed weekends and all major holidays.
Competitive pay commensurate with experience and qualifications met.
Tricity Pain Associates P.A. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour
Standard shift:
Weekly schedule:
Ability to Relocate:
- San Antonio, TX 78232: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person