Clinic LVN- General Internal Medicine
Company: UT Southwestern
Location: Dallas
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Ambulatory Licensed Vocational NurseGeneral Internal Medicine
ClinicWhy UT Southwestern?With over 75 years of excellence in
Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to
excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a
world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide
the best possible care and resources for our valued patients and
employees. Ranked as the #1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth for the
sixth consecutive year, we invite you to continue your healthcare
career with us at UT Southwestern. You will discover a culture of
teamwork, professionalism, and consistent opportunities for
learning and advancement into leadership roles.Job SummaryJoin UT
Southwestern as an Ambulatory Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN )
within our General Internal Medicine Clinic and help with our
commitment to deliver compassionate care and all around excellence.
As a LVN, you will support the General Internal Medicine Clinic by
providing excellent patient education for the patient and their
families and discharge of the clinical visits as well as making
sure medical history is obtained from patients securely.At UT
Southwestern, the possibilities to advance your career are
limitless. We would love the opportunity to have you join the UT
Southwestern General Internal Medicine Clinic!Compliance with the
COVID-19 vaccine mandate enforced by the Centers for Medicare and
Medicaid (CMS) is a requirement for this position. Federal law
requires individuals holding this position to be fully vaccinated
or have an approved exemption medical, disability, or religious
reasons. Individuals who do not meet CMS vaccination requirements
are not eligible and should not apply for this position but are
encouraged to apply for other non-healthcare positions at UT
Southwestern for which they qualify.Experience and
EducationGraduate of an accredited Licensed Vocational Nurse
program from approved school of nursing, licensure as LVN by Board
of Nurse Examiners for State of Texas.One (1) year experience in
clinical setting preferred. Current Basic Life Support (BLS)
certification through a course accredited by the American Heart
Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) is required.Job
DutiesAdministers personal and therapeutic measures to patients as
directed by physicians and/or nurses.Schedules patients'
appointments, tests, and procedures via on line computer system or
telephone, and reinforces physician instructions in person and
through telephone contact.Obtains medical history from patients
through structured interviews in accordance with departmental
guidelines.Assists in care of patients by preparing exam rooms for
patient care, facilitating use of diagnostic equipment, and
assuring availability of needed patient information, such as
reports of diagnostic exams and medical records.Prepares and
administers medications as prescribed by the physician.May start
and administer intravenous fluids and medications after successful
completion of approved UT Southwestern IV course and skills
verification with the exception of intravenous push
medications.Collects information and data that can assist the
physician or Registered Nurse in triaging patient phone calls
following departmental protocols and documents actions in patients'
electronic medical record.Takes, records, and reports patient vital
signs using medical equipment; performs procedures of low
complexity such as serial specimen samples, drawing blood from
heparin lock, venipuncture, and specimen collection and
handling.Documents patient care interventions and education in
medical records; ensures appropriate patient consent forms and
authorize- tons are obtained for research and/or medical
treatment.Inspects equipment and facilities visually and physically
to ensure patient safety and proper functioning.Maintains adequate
stock of supplies on carts and in patient exam rooms as
required.Orders supplies and supplemental nursing
material.Maintains current customer service, clinical, and
technical skills by attending training programs and seminars to
continue level of competency and ensure compliance with
departmental policies and procedures.Attends and participates in
meetings related to clinical activities.Completes all necessary
clinical documentation in a timely fashion.Duties performed may
include one or more of the following core functions: (a) Directly
interacting with or caring for patients; (b) Directly interacting
with or caring for human-subjects research participants; (c)
Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting
patient records (including patient financial records); or (d)
Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting
human-subjects research records. Performs other duties as
assigned.**Other Duties: Performs other duties as
assigned.SecurityThis position is security-sensitive and subject to
Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to
obtain criminal history record informationSalarySalary
NegotiableCompliance with the COVID-19 vaccine mandate enforced by
the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) is a requirement for
this position. Federal law requires individuals holding this
position to be fully vaccinated or have an approved exemption for
certain medical, disability, or religious reasons. Individuals who
do not meet CMS vaccination requirements are not eligible and
should not apply for this position but are encouraged to apply for
other non-healthcare positions at UT Southwestern for which they
qualify.For COVID-19 vaccine information, applicants should visit
https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/covid-19/work-on-campus/To learn
more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit
https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/This position
is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code -51.215,
which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record
information.UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an
educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity
to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity
employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination,
including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion,
national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender
expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship
status, or veteran status. To learn more, please visit:
https://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/why-work-here/diversity-inclusion
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