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Would you LOVE to use your nursing skills in assisting Galveston County residents? Are you ready for the challenge?
Coastal Health & Wellness is seeking a new Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)!
The right candidate will be responsible for providing customer-friendly clinical nursing services (including basic triage, administering medications and procedures, and patient education).
We can offer you:
Excellent Benefits; including an amazing retirement package, rich Paid Time Off plans, affordable Medical Insurance, FREE Life Insurance, FREE Long Term Disability, FREE Parking and much, much more!
Team Oriented Environment
Hourly Rate: $21.89
We want you to join our team of professionals and begin a long term career with us! If you meet the criteria listed below, please apply.
Required:
Graduation from an accredited nursing program
Licensed to practice as an LVN in the State of Texas
Previous work experience in a clinic or community health center preferred
Must have knowledge of adult and child learning principles, ambulatory nursing practices and procedures, and community resources
Current CPR
Ability for spur of the moment transportation without relying on organization vehicles
Must possess or ability to readily obtain a valid drivers license issued by the State of Texas for the type of vehicle or equipment operated
Department of Motor Vehicle check may be required, if applicable
Customer Service Oriented
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent Computer Skills MS Office
Must be willing and able to work evening and weekend hours if necessary
Must be in compliance with GCHD Immunizations policy
Must be in compliance with ICS training requirements
Must pass criminal background check and drug/alcohol screening
An equivalent combination of education and work experience which appropriately demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the above described essential functions will be considered when hiring for this role.
Traditional Duties:
Assists providers in completing all medical documentation needed to provide health care to patients within the electronic health record
Provides nursing assessments and triage activities, administers treatments and medication as ordered, and provides customer-focused clinical care
Performs basic walk-in triage functions
Assists with procedures, prepares patients for and assists providers with exams, performs and documents screening tests (hearing, vision, developmental); demonstrates age-appropriate modifications as related to measurements and screenings
Administers medications according to the 5 patient rights; evaluates immunization records and administers vaccines according to provider orders
Accurately documents all nursing assessments and care, patient education, follow-up, treatment plans, etc. In the electronic health record in accordance with written training materials
Performs approved waived tests in the clinic setting as ordered by providers and documents results
Performs quality assurance and quality control activities such as vaccine and medication inventories and waived test controls
Assesses patient education readiness and modifies patient education according to patient and family needs
Teaches patients to use blood sugar monitoring equipment and inhalers
Provides prenatal, family planning, and STD education to clients as ordered
Provides orientation, education and supervision of inexperienced staff nurses, students, auxiliary workers and volunteers
May serve on clinical teams
Understands and follows GCHD/CHW Infection Control policies, plans, procedures and guidelines related to program area requirements
Properly disposes of biohazard waste
Adhere to job specific competencies within established departmental deadlines
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor
To apply please visit our website http://www.gchd.org/about-us/career-opportunities and fill out our online application. Applications can be submitted by fax to (409) 938-2284, emailed to apply@gchd.org or in person at 9850-A, Suite A-111, Emmett F. Lowry Expressway, Texas City, TX 77591.
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