Licensed Vocational Nurse / Hendrick Urgent Care B

• The Licensed Vocational Nurse is responsible for providing professional nursing care for patients under supervision of the physician or mid-level provider. Assists physicians and staff in coordinating patient care. Functions as primary liaison between patients; staff and physicians.

• Minimum Education
• Completion of Vocational Nursing Program or Associates Degree in Nursing
• Minimum Work Experience
• One-year License Vocational Nurse experience
• Required Licenses/Certifications
• Current state vocational nurse license
• Current CPR certificate
• Required Skills; Knowledge; and Abilities
• Knowledge of medical terminology; anatomy; physiology; and pathophysiology. Familiarity with health care systems; regulations; policies; and functions. Understanding of documentation standards.
• Knowledge of equipment; supplies; and materials needed for medical treatment. Understanding of basic laboratory procedures including preparation and screening.
• Knowledge of infectious disease management and control and safety standards
• Knowledge of policies and procedures related to infection control; environmental safety and patient confidentiality
• Knowledge of medical chart reporting/records
• Knowledge of management and organizational theory to supervise the business practices including principles of employee development to train; delegate and mentor staff. Knowledge of medications and other pharmacological agents used in a clinic setting.
• Knowledge in diseases and disease processes
• Skill in appropriate assessment and assistance techniques
• Skill in appropriate use of universal precautions; safe workplace and confidentiality methods
• Skill in health information management by appropriately charting patient data
• Ability to work effectively as a team member with physicians and other staff
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Ability to appropriately interact with patients; families; staff and others
• Ability to flexibly respond to changing demands
• Ability to plan; organize; prioritize and direct the work of others
• Ability to communicate clearly

Benefits:

Salary : $45,195 - $61,684