LPN/LVN-Clinic

Job description

Your future role at a glance
• Location: West Lake Hills, TX
• Facility: Urgent Care West Lake Clinic
• Specialty: Family Medicine
• Schedule: Full Time l Monday - Saturday 8:00a - 8:00p & Sunday 9:00a - 5:00p

How you’ll make an impact in this role
• Contribute to the assessment of patients and assures the well-being of patients.
• Administer medications and observes patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.
• Perform laboratory tests and therapeutic services
• Educate patients/families about disease treatment plan including self care post discharge, holistic health needs, available resources and follow up care.
• Act as a resource within the clinic to other staff members in regards to patient care. Acts as a resource for facilitating communication when necessary.
• Assists in the development and/or delivery of orientation and/or education processes for patients and staff.
• Document delivery of health care and nursing process in accordance with policies and procedures in a timely, accurate and consistent manner. Reports abnormal critical health data. Coordinates and delegates the timely processing of patient referrals necessary for the delivery of patient care. Utilizes the nursing process to facilitate appropriate nursing interventions during client triage.
• Coordinate and delegates the delivery of patient care provided by selected members of the health care team. Coordinate and delegate the assignments of routine tasks needed in order to keep the clinic operational to selected members of the clinic staff. Facilitates coordination of services with the non-medical clinic staff to obtain optimum patient flow and increased patient satisfaction.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• May be required to be "on-call."

What minimum requirements you’ll need
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Practical/Vocational Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Drivers License preferred.

Education:
• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Benefits that help you thrive
• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
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