The Licensed Vocational Nurse is responsible for admitting patients to the clinical area, providing nursing care to pre-operative patients, and developing individualized nursing care plans. Essential functions include maintaining a therapeutic environment, performing initial patient assessments, monitoring medical conditions, and ensuring proper documentation before procedures.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess current LVN licensure in Texas and be certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). A minimum of one year of experience in a medical office setting, along with a High School diploma or GED, is required for this role.
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Job description
Quantum Pain and Orthopedics - North San Antonio (78217) is looking for a Licensed Vocational Nurse to join the team! The Licensed Vocational Nurse is responsible for admitting the patient to the clinical area and providing nursing care to the pre-operative patient, as well as developing a nursing care plan specifically designed for the individual patient. The staffing of the Center is based on a teamwork concept. Employees may be cross trained in other clinical areas and may be expected to perform duties other than their normal ones as staffing and patient needs change.
Essential functions
Maintains a clean and therapeutic pre-operative environment for all patients at all times
Provides instructions to patients as instructed by physician or physician assistant
Ensures supplies and equipment needed are available and in good working order
Admits the patient to the unit and prepares him/her for the scheduled procedure
Makes initial assessment, identifies patient’s physical and mental status, determines the nursing needs of the patient
Explains nursing procedures and actions taken to help reduce anxiety
Monitors patient’s medical condition, reports any significant changes to the admitting physician or anesthesiologist
Assures that surgical consent, pre-operative test results, and History and Physical are documented in the medical record before the procedure
Performs pre-op and post-op calls to patients
Communicates additional discharge needs when applicable (transportation, durable medical equipment)
Educates patients and family, gives patients and family members emotional support as necessary
Reports any important health history facts to the operating room nurse/medical director
Documents patient care delivered, accurately in the medical record
Implements doctor’s orders in a timely and accurate manner
Maintains established Center/Departmental policies and procedures
Maintains confidentiality of patient and Center related business
Develops and maintains an effective working relationship with patients, families, visitors, and other staff
Documents concisely, precisely, and accurately on all records or documents as indicated by policy
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off
Short Term Disability Insurance
Long Term Disability Insurance
Holidays
Medical Insurance
Vision Plan
401(k)
Basic Life Insurance
Voluntary Life Insurance
AD&D Plan
Plans for routine events and anticipates/prevents and manages/evaluates emergent situations
Completes patient care responsibilities in a timely manner with accurate documentation
Uses downtime efficiently, helps and responds positively to requests for assistance from team members
Performs other job duties as assigned
Knowledge,
SKILLS,
AND
Abilities:
Understands and maintains clinical competencies (general, age specific and drug administration)
Excellent, professionally polished patient communication and interaction skills to practice collaborative nursing
Practices nursing within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act of Texas and accepts responsibility and accountability for own actions
Ability to adequately diagnose, plan and implement nursing interventions and evaluate patient condition
Demonstrates clinical problem solving and critical thinking, makes decisions using evidence based analytical approach
Adapts to unexpected changes, effectively acclimate to various work schedules to achieve high quality of care
Computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, Word & E-Clinical
Strong attention to detail: being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks
Maintain composure, keeps emotions in check, controls anger, avoids aggressive behavior, even in difficult situations
Ability to respond quickly, physically and mentally when priorities and /or the patient’s condition changes
Ability to deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations
Ability to work independently, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, depending on oneself to get things done
Ability to maintain effective records and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow
Ability to clean, maintain, and make minor adjustments to equipment
Exceptional customer service and phone etiquette
Energetic with a desire to learn and develop new skills
Compliance with facility policies, procedures, continuing and mandatory education programs
Education and experience
High School diploma or GED
One (1) year of experience in a medical office setting
Quantum Pain and Orthopedics is a premier outpatient clinical network serving the San Antonio and Austin, TX areas. Our specialty is combining high quality healthcare with compassion and excellence. QPO strives to create a team that highlights our culture of diversity, ethics, and collaboration. Come join our team at Quantum Pain and Orthopedics and uncover the excellence in YOU!
Compensation to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.
Employment for this position is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.
