What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse position at VetJobs?
Job Description
Employees in this classification are responsible for performing a wide variety of patient care activities in an assigned specialty or sub-specialty outpatient clinic. Work is performed under the direction of a licensed staff nurse and/or physician as part of a total health care team in providing complete evaluations to patients. Work is performed under usual clinic conditions, necessitating a high degree of contact with patient, families and clinic personnel.
Applicant will be considered for either a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Sr. Licensed Vocational Nurse level position based on education, experience, and skills.
Auto req ID
485933BR
Minimum Education Required
Associates
Required Experience
LVN: Completion of a Board of Nursing Accredited program of vocational nursing or scheduled to complete a program of vocational nursing within 120 days of applying for a position. Current Vocational Nursing license in the state of Texas or the attainment of a temporary permit from the Board of Nursing to practice vocational nursing pending full licensure in the state of Texas. New graduates must pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX- PN) on the first attempt. No experience required.
Sr. LVN: Education: Completion of a Board of Nursing accredited program of vocational nursing. License/Certification: Current Vocational Nursing license in the state of Texas or the attainment of a temporary permit from the Board of Nursing to practice vocational nursing pending full licensure in the state of Texas. Experience: At least two years of LVN experience in a hospital, clinic or community-based environment.
Preferred Experience
Amarillo
State*
Texas
Job_Category
Healthcare-Nurses/Medical Assistants
Job Code
Technician_ _Technician
Affiliate Sponsor
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Salary Range
$30,000-$45,000
Employees in this classification are responsible for performing a wide variety of patient care activities in an assigned specialty or sub-specialty outpatient clinic. Work is performed under the direction of a licensed staff nurse and/or physician as part of a total health care team in providing complete evaluations to patients. Work is performed under usual clinic conditions, necessitating a high degree of contact with patient, families and clinic personnel.
Applicant will be considered for either a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Sr. Licensed Vocational Nurse level position based on education, experience, and skills.
Auto req ID
485933BR
Minimum Education Required
Associates
Required Experience
LVN: Completion of a Board of Nursing Accredited program of vocational nursing or scheduled to complete a program of vocational nursing within 120 days of applying for a position. Current Vocational Nursing license in the state of Texas or the attainment of a temporary permit from the Board of Nursing to practice vocational nursing pending full licensure in the state of Texas. New graduates must pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX- PN) on the first attempt. No experience required.
Sr. LVN: Education: Completion of a Board of Nursing accredited program of vocational nursing. License/Certification: Current Vocational Nursing license in the state of Texas or the attainment of a temporary permit from the Board of Nursing to practice vocational nursing pending full licensure in the state of Texas. Experience: At least two years of LVN experience in a hospital, clinic or community-based environment.
Preferred Experience
- Clinical experience in a clinic or hospital-based facility.
- Experience with various types of insurance and authorization procedures.
- Reports data, Identifies and reports alterations in patient responses to assist in the identification of problems and formulation of goals/ outcomes.
- Prepares and operates necessary equipment and instruments for examinations, treatments and procedures.
- Maintains working knowledge of current issues and treatment modalities.
- Administer or assist with the administration and documentation of medications.
- Assists with or performs exams and procedures and documents intervention in Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
- Other duties as assigned.
Amarillo
State*
Texas
Job_Category
Healthcare-Nurses/Medical Assistants
Job Code
Technician_ _Technician
Affiliate Sponsor
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Salary Range
$30,000-$45,000
Salary : $30,000 - $45,000