LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE- PEDIATRICS
On-siteHarlingen, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Record patient information, medications, and pre-visit summaries in the electronic medical record. Monitor patients for drug reactions, observe changes in condition, and promptly inform providers of urgent situations. Administer medications and vaccines orally, rectally, or by injection while following standing orders and protocols. Prepare exam rooms, assist with patient preparation, and perform laboratory testing including routine waived tests and quality control monitoring. Conduct screenings using glucometers and spirometers, verify discharge instructions, and refer patients to social services or pharmacy as needed. Maintain adequate stock levels, document action logs, and ensure compliance with PCMH principles and safety policies. Work evenings, weekends, and travel to clinic sites as required while maintaining bilingual communication in English and Spanish.
Required Qualifications
- Licensed vocational nurse in the State of Texas
- Must be current with BLS/CPR
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Current valid Texas driver's license for the appropriate type of vehicle
- Texas Liability insurance
- High School or GED
- Must be able to lift 20 lbs
- Ability to bend, stretch, stoop, stand, and sit
- Ability to speak, understand and write Spanish and English
- Must be able to apply critical thinking skills, multi-tasking, prioritization and attention to detail
- Ability to interpret and translate for the provider when necessary
- Ability to initiate prompt and accurate treatment, diagnostic screening and medications as ordered
- Ability to recognize, evaluate, solve problems, correct errors, and report to supervisors of issues
- Ability to resolve patient service issues and exercise independent judgment
- Ability to maintain an effective and professional working relationship with the public and co-workers
- Ability to maintain client, office confidentiality and abides by confidentiality expectations and HIPAA guidelines
- Ability to read, write and speak in a clear, accurate and professional manner
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work with medical equipment to include but not limited to electronic and manual vital signs measurement, auditory and visual examinations, oxygen and suction apparatus, electrocardiograms, and respiratory exams
- Ability to insert urine catheters into a specific patient population
- Supervises new staff in performance of procedure
- Ability to show excellent interpersonal skills reflecting clarity, diplomacy and communicates accurately and effectively
- Ability to demonstrate role in safety rules and emergency preparedness
- Ability to initiate prompt and accurate treatment, diagnostic screening and medications as ordered
- Ability to promote teamwork, offering to help other personnel including orientees, students, float staff or agency personnel
- Must be able to apply critical thinking skills, multi-tasking, prioritization and attention to detail and make sound judgment at all levels throughout the patient's continuum of care
- Must be able to make necessary referrals on behalf of patient Provider or Caregiver as instructed by provider
- Ability to assist with the control of department budget
- Ability to communicate concerns to appropriate personnel using tact and diplomacy
- Ability to examine documents for accuracy and completeness
- Ability to prepare records in accordance with detailed instructions
- Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule, take calls, work evenings and weekends, and float as needed
- Knowledge of practice level procedures, techniques, and practice of patient care
- Knowledge and skilled in use of computer and computer software (EMR, Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.) programs
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements, health plan contracts, governmental benefits, and community resources
- Knowledge of SC policies and procedures
- Knowledge of the Chronic Care Model and Patient-Centered Medical Home Model (PCMH)
- Skilled in excellent customer service
- Ability to complete basic/intermediate math computations and medical math conversions
- Must be able to apply critical thinking skills, multi-tasking, prioritization and attention to detail and make sound judgment at all levels throughout the patient's continuum of care and make necessary referrals on behalf of patient Provider or Caregiver as instructed by provider
- Ability to promote teamwork, offering to help other personnel including orientees, students, float staff or agency personnel
- Ability to demonstrate role in safety rules and emergency preparedness
- Ability to initiate prompt and accurate treatment, diagnostic screening and medications as ordered
- Ability to interpret and translate for the provider when necessary
- Ability to present a positive image for Su Clinica
- Ability to work with medical equipment to include but not limited to electronic and manual vital signs measurement, auditory and visual examinations, oxygen and suction apparatus, electrocardiograms, and respiratory exams
- Able to insert urine catheters into a specific patient population
- Supervises new staff in performance of procedure
- Able to show excellent interpersonal skills reflecting clarity, diplomacy and communicates accurately and effectively
- Ability to assist with the control of department budget
- Ability to communicate concerns to appropriate personnel using tact and diplomacy
- Ability to demonstrate role in safety rules and emergency preparedness
- Ability to initiate prompt and accurate treatment, diagnostic screening and medications as ordered
- Ability to interpret and translate for the provider when necessary
- Ability to present a positive image for Su Clinica
- Ability to work with medical equipment to include but not limited to electronic and manual vital signs measurement, auditory and visual examinations, oxygen and suction apparatus, electrocardiograms, and respiratory exams
- Able to insert urine catheters into a specific patient population
- Supervises new staff in performance of procedure
- Able to show excellent interpersonal skills reflecting clarity, diplomacy and communicates accurately and effectively
- Ability to assist with the control of department budget
- Ability to communicate concerns to appropriate personnel using tact and diplomacy
- Ability to demonstrate role in safety rules and emergency preparedness
- Ability to initiate prompt and accurate treatment, diagnostic screening and medications as ordered
- Ability to interpret and translate for the provider when necessary
- Ability to present a positive image for Su Clinica
- Ability to work with medical equipment to include but not limited to electronic and manual vital signs measurement, auditory and visual examinations, oxygen and suction apparatus, electrocardiograms, and respiratory exams
- Able to insert urine catheters into a specific patient population
- Supervises new staff in performance of procedure
- Able to show excellent interpersonal skills reflecting clarity, diplomacy and communicates accurately and effectively
- Ability to assist with the control of department budget
- Ability to communicate concerns to appropriate personnel using tact and diplomacy
- Ability to demonstrate role in safety rules and emergency preparedness
- Ability to initiate prompt and accurate treatment, diagnostic screening and medications as ordered
- Ability to interpret and translate for the provider when necessary
- Ability to present a positive image for Su Clinica
- Ability to work with medical equipment to include but not limited to electronic and manual vital signs measurement, auditory and visual examinations, oxygen and suction apparatus, electrocardiograms, and respiratory exams
- Able to insert urine catheters into a specific patient population
- Supervises new staff in performance of procedure
- Able to show excellent interpersonal skills reflecting clarity, diplomacy and communicates accurately and effectively
- Ability to assist with the control of department budget
- Ability to communicate concerns to appropriate personnel using tact and diplomacy
- Ability to demonstrate role in safety rules and emergency preparedness
- Ability to initiate prompt and accurate treatment, diagnostic screening and medications as ordered
- Ability to interpret and translate for the provider when necessary
- Ability to present a positive image for Su Clinica
- Ability to work with medical equipment to include but not limited to electronic and manual vital signs measurement, auditory and visual examinations, oxygen and suction apparatus, electrocardiograms, and respiratory exams
- Able to insert urine catheters into a specific patient population
- Supervises new staff in performance of procedure
- Able to show excellent interpersonal skills reflecting clarity, diplomacy and communicates accurately and effectively
- Ability to assist with the control of department budget
- Ability to communicate concerns to appropriate personnel using tact and diplomacy
- Ability to demonstrate role in safety rules and emergency preparedness
- Ability to initiate prompt and accurate treatment, diagnostic screening and medications as ordered
- Ability to interpret and translate for the provider when necessary
- Ability to present a positive image for Su Clinica
- Ability to work with medical equipment to include but not limited to electronic and manual vital signs measurement, auditory and visual examinations, oxygen and suction apparatus, electrocardiograms, and respiratory exams
- Able to insert urine catheters into a specific patient population
- Supervises new staff in performance of procedure
- Able to show excellent interpersonal skills reflecting clarity, diplomacy and communicates accurately and effectively
- Ability to assist with the control of department budget
- Ability to communicate concerns to appropriate personnel using tact and diplomacy
- Ability to demonstrate role in safety rules and emergency preparedness
- Ability to initiate prompt and accurate treatment, diagnostic screening and medications as ordered
- Ability to interpret and translate for the provider when necessary
- Ability to present a positive image for Su Clinica
- Ability to work with medical equipment to include but not limited to electronic and manual vital signs measurement, auditory and visual examinations, oxygen and suction apparatus, electrocardiograms, and respiratory exams
- Able to insert urine catheters into a specific patient population
- Supervises new staff in performance of procedure
- Able to show excellent interpersonal skills reflecting clarity, diplomacy and communicates accurately and effectively
- Ability to assist with the control of department budget
- Ability to communicate concerns to appropriate personnel using tact and diplomacy
- Ability to demonstrate role in safety rules and emergency preparedness
- Ability to initiate prompt and accurate treatment, diagnostic screening and medications as ordered
- Ability to interpret and translate for the provider when necessary
- Ability to present a positive image for Su Clinica
- Ability to work with medical equipment to include but not limited to electronic and manual vital signs measurement, auditory and visual examinations, oxygen and suction apparatus, electrocardiograms, and respiratory exams
- Able to insert urine catheters into a specific patient population
- Supervises new staff in performance of procedure
- Able to show excellent interpersonal skills reflecting clarity, diplomacy and communicates accurately and effectively
- Ability to assist with the control of department budget
- Ability to communicate concerns to appropriate personnel using tact and diplomacy
- Ability to demonstrate role in safety rules and emergency preparedness
- Ability to initiate prompt and accurate treatment, diagnostic screening and medications as ordered
- Ability to interpret and translate for the provider when necessary
- Ability to present a positive image for Su Clinica
- Ability to work with medical equipment to include but not limited to electronic and manual vital signs measurement, auditory and visual examinations, oxygen and suction apparatus, electrocardiograms, and respiratory exams
- Able to insert urine catheters into a specific patient population
- Supervises new staff in performance of procedure
- Able to show excellent interpersonal skills reflecting clarity, diplomacy and communicates accurately and effectively
- Ability to assist with the control of department budget
- Ability to communicate concerns to appropriate personnel using tact and diplomacy
- Ability to demonstrate role in safety rules and emergency preparedness
- Ability to initiate prompt and accurate treatment, diagnostic screening and medications as ordered
- Ability to interpret and translate for the provider when necessary
- Ability to present a positive image for Su Clinica
- Ability to work with medical equipment to include but not limited to electronic and manual vital signs measurement, auditory and visual examinations, oxygen and suction apparatus, electrocardiograms, and respiratory exams
- Able to insert urine catheters into a specific patient population
- Supervises new staff in performance of procedure
- Able to show excellent interpersonal skills reflecting clarity, diplomacy and communicates accurately and effectively
- Ability to assist with the control of department budget
- Ability to communicate concerns to appropriate personnel using tact and diplomacy
- Ability to demonstrate role in safety rules and emergency preparedness
- Ability to initiate prompt and accurate treatment, diagnostic screening and medications as ordered
- Ability to interpret and translate for the provider when necessary
- Ability to present a positive image for Su Clinica
- Ability to work with medical equipment to include but not limited to electronic and manual vital signs measurement, auditory and visual examinations, oxygen and suction apparatus, electrocardiograms, and respiratory exams
- Able to insert urine catheters into a specific patient population
- Supervises new staff in performance of procedure
- Able to show excellent interpersonal skills reflecting clarity, diplomacy and communicates accurately and effectively
- Ability to assist with the control of department budget
- Ability to communicate concerns to appropriate personnel using tact and diplomacy
- Ability to demonstrate role in safety rules and emergency preparedness
- Ability to initiate prompt and accurate treatment, diagnostic screening and medications as ordered
- Ability to interpret and translate for the provider when necessary
- Ability to present a positive image for Su Clinica
- Ability to work with medical equipment to include but not limited to electronic and manual vital signs measurement, auditory and visual examinations, oxygen and suction apparatus, electrocardiograms, and respiratory exams
- Able to insert urine catheters into a specific patient population
- Supervises new staff in performance of procedure
- Able to show excellent interpersonal skills reflecting clarity, diplomacy and communicates accurately and effectively
- Ability to assist with the control of department budget
- Ability to communicate concerns to appropriate personnel using tact and diplomacy
- Ability to demonstrate role in safety rules and emergency preparedness
- Ability to initiate prompt and accurate treatment, diagnostic screening and medications as ordered
- Ability to interpret and translate for the provider when necessary
- Ability to present a positive image for Su Clinica
- Ability to work with medical equipment to include but not limited to electronic and manual vital signs measurement, auditory and visual examinations, oxygen and suction apparatus, electrocardiograms, and respiratory exams
- Able to insert urine catheters into a specific patient population
- Supervises new staff in performance of procedure
- Able to show excellent interpersonal skills reflecting clarity, diplomacy and communicates accurately and effectively
- Ability to assist with the control of department budget
- Ability to communicate concerns to appropriate personnel using tact and diplomacy
- Ability to demonstrate role in safety rules and emergency preparedness
- Ability to initiate prompt and accurate treatment, diagnostic screening and medications as ordered
- Ability to interpret and translate for the provider when necessary
- Ability to present a positive image for Su Clinica
- Ability to work with medical equipment to include but not limited to electronic and manual vital signs measurement, auditory and visual examinations, oxygen and suction apparatus, electrocardiograms, and respiratory exams
- Able to insert urine catheters into a specific patient population
- Supervises new staff in performance of procedure
- Able to show excellent interpersonal skills reflecting clarity, diplomacy and communicates accurately and effectively
- Ability to assist with the control of department budget
- Ability to communicate concerns to appropriate personnel using tact and diplomacy
- Ability to demonstrate role in safety rules and emergency preparedness
- Ability to initiate prompt and accurate treatment, diagnostic screening and medications as ordered
- Ability to interpret and translate for the provider when necessary
- Ability to present a positive image for Su Clinica
- Ability to work with medical equipment to include but not limited to electronic and manual vital signs measurement, auditory and visual examinations, oxygen and suction apparatus, electrocardiograms, and respiratory exams
- Able to insert urine catheters into a specific patient population
- Supervises new staff in performance of procedure
- Able to show excellent interpersonal skills reflecting clarity, diplomacy and communicates accurately and effectively
- Ability to assist with the control of department budget
- Ability to communicate concerns to appropriate personnel using tact and diplomacy
- Ability to demonstrate role in safety rules and emergency preparedness
- Ability to initiate prompt and accurate treatment, diagnostic screening and medications as ordered
- Ability to interpret and translate for the provider when necessary
- Ability to present a positive image for Su Clinica
- Ability to work with medical equipment to include but not limited to electronic and manual vital signs measurement, auditory and visual examinations, oxygen and suction apparatus, electrocardiograms, and respiratory exams
- Able to insert urine catheters into a specific patient population
- Supervises new staff in performance of procedure
- Able to show excellent interpersonal skills reflecting clarity, diplomacy and communicates accurately and effectively
- Ability to assist with the control of department budget
- Ability to communicate concerns to appropriate personnel using tact and diplomacy
- Ability to demonstrate role in safety rules and emergency preparedness
- Ability to initiate prompt and accurate treatment, diagnostic screening and medications as ordered
- Ability to interpret and translate for the provider when necessary
- Ability to present a positive image for Su Clinica
- Ability to work with medical equipment to include but not limited to electronic and manual vital signs measurement, auditory and visual examinations, oxygen and suction apparatus, electrocardiograms, and respiratory exams
- Able to insert urine catheters into a specific patient population
- Supervises new staff in performance of procedure
- Able to show excellent interpersonal skills reflecting clarity, diplomacy and communicates accurately and effectively
- Ability to assist with the control of department budget
- Ability to communicate concerns to appropriate personnel using tact and diplomacy
- Ability to demonstrate role in safety rules and emergency preparedness
- Ability to initiate prompt and accurate treatment, diagnostic screening and medications as ordered
- Ability to interpret and translate for the provider when necessary
- Ability to present a positive image for Su Clinica
- Ability to work with medical equipment to include but not limited to electronic and manual vital signs measurement, auditory and visual examinations, oxygen and suction apparatus, electrocardiograms, and respiratory exams
- Able to insert urine catheters into a specific patient population
- Supervises new staff in performance of procedure
- Able to show excellent interpersonal skills reflecting clarity, diplomacy and communicates accurately and effectively
- Ability to assist with the control of department budget
- Ability to communicate concerns to appropriate personnel using tact and diplomacy
- Ability to demonstrate role in safety rules and emergency preparedness
- Ability to initiate prompt and accurate treatment, diagnostic screening and medications as ordered
- Ability to interpret and translate for the provider when necessary
- Ability to present a positive image for Su Clinica
- Ability to work with medical equipment to include but not limited to electronic and manual vital signs measurement, auditory and visual examinations, oxygen and suction apparatus, electrocardiograms, and respiratory exams
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