Nurse LVN - Centrum Medical Ventures

Position Overview

Responsible for admitting the patient to the clinical area and providing nursing care to the pre-operative patient, as well as, monitoring the patient post-procedurally throughout recovery. Nurses are to maintain the teamwork concept by working with other employees to keep the patient’s best interests in mind. Employees may be cross-trained in other clinical areas and may be expected to perform duties other than their normal duties as staffing and patient needs change.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ensures the pre-operative area has a clean and therapeutic environment for all patients. Gives instructions to patients as instructed by physician or physician assistant;
• Admits the patient to the unit and prepares him/her for the scheduled procedure;
• Makes initial assessment and determines the nursing needs of the patient
• Explains nursing procedures and actions taken to help reduce anxiety;
• Monitors the patient’s medical condition and reports any significant changes to the admitting physician or anesthesiologist
• Assures surgical consent, pre-operative test results and History and Physical are in the medical record prior to proposed procedure;
• Performs post-op calls to patients following procedures;
• Reports any important health history facts to the operating room nurse/medical director;
• Documents patient care delivered, accurately in the medical record;
• Implements doctor’s orders in a timely and accurate manner;
• Educates patients and family;
• Maintains established Center/Departmental policies and procedures;
• Maintains confidentiality of patient and Center related business;
• Develops and maintains an effective working relationship with patients, families, visitors, and other Center employees;
• Understands and maintains clinical competencies (general, age specific, and drug administration);
• Demonstrates clinical problem solving and critical thinking;
• Manages/evaluates emergent situations;
• Uses downtime efficiently, aware of team members workload and constantly offers assistance and responds positively to requests for assistance from other team members;
• Adapts to unexpected changes;
• Effectively acclimates to various work schedules to achieve high quality of care;
• Performs any other job duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of computer and relevant software applications; proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, Word & E-Clinical;
• Strong attention to detail: being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks;
• Has self-control to maintain composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in difficult situations;
• Compliance with facility policies and procedures;
• Compliance with continuing and mandatory education programs;
• Practices nursing within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act of Texas and accepts responsibility and accountability for own actions;
• Possesses appropriate communication skills to practice collaborative nursing;
• High stress tolerance: accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations;
• Ability to adapt with flexibility: being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace;
• Ability to work independently by guiding oneself with little or no supervision;
• Ability to lift 50 lbs, carry 35 lbs, push and pull 25lbs, lift overhead 25 lbs. Able to perform repetitive standing, sitting, stooping, walking, stretching, and reaching;
• Ability to clean, maintain, and make minor adjustments to equipment;
• Excellent, polished patient interaction skills. Ability to communicate professionally with patients;
• Exceptional customer service and phone etiquette;
• Energetic with a desire to learn and develop new skills.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma; some college preferred
• Minimum 1-2 years in medical office setting

LICENSURE

• Current LVN licensure in the State of Texas
• BLS

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Flexible scheduling may be required to meet company needs. This may include transferring to a different location in Dallas.