LVN

Position Summary

The LVN/GVN assists the physician and mid-level practitioners in providing quality# care as delegated. This individual is also cross trained to assist in clerical tasks,# waived testing and phlebotomy/ venipuncture. # ###### Qualifications: #A.

Education

Currently licensed as a Vocational Nurse by the Board of Nurse Examiners#for the State of Texas OR hold a current Texas permit. # B. Training and Experience: #

1. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within ninety (90) days of hire#required upon hire or transfer to the department# #
2. Minimum of six (6) months# experience working as an LVN preferred; one#year of experience in an ambulatory setting preferred.# #
3. Bilingual abilities are desirable but not mandatory.# #
4. EKG and Cardiac Rhythms knowledge# #
5. Mental Health First Aid-Suicide Awareness Training # C. Demonstrate appropriate leadership skills:

• Professionalism
• Communication
• Role Presentation
• Modeling Decision-making and problem resolution # # Unusual Physical Demands and Working Conditions: A. Ability to perform:# # #1. Heavy lifting# #2. Sustained standing and walking# #3. Work under stress# #4. Varied work hours and shifts including weekends and holidays # B. May encounter exposure to infectious disease # # # #