Position Summary
The RN/LVN assists the Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and Medical Assistants in providing quality care as delegated. This position is a Thursday, Friday and Saturday shift from 8:00am- 6:30pm
Position Relationship
Responsible to: Practice Administrator/Partners
Workers Supervised: None
Interrelationships: Works closely with patients, their families, physicians, employers, insurance companies, and co-workers.
Responsibilities and Authorities
- Provides and facilitates the delivery of efficient, safe and effective patient care.
- Demonstrates adequate knowledge of pharmacology and follows proper procedures for dispensing medications, samples, and calling in prescriptions.
- Adheres to infection control policies and techniques of handling body substances and uses universal precautions on all patients.
- Responds appropriately in urgent and/or emergency situations.
- Uses tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations.
- Effectively and accurately use Electronic Medical Records charting software.
- Demonstrates ability to perform technical skills accurately and within a reasonable time frame.
- Prioritizes and implements quality patient care, demonstrating effective time management.
- Participates in the education of patient, family, and significant others.
- Seeks guidance and direction as necessary for successful performance of responsibilities; relates all patient care questions outside the RN’s/LVN's scope of responsibility to the Provider.
- Demonstrates good verbal and written communication skills; documents and reports clearly and concisely.
- Ensures that inventory of necessary supplies and equipment is maintained for diagnostic and treatment procedures.
- Excels in all aspects of job performance and holds themselves accountable for their actions.
- Performs scheduling referrals including pre-certifications, reporting, medicine refills, and patient education.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Partner/Provider/Practice Administrator.
- Promotes Customer Service.
- Performs essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Utilizes decision-making skills to participate in the effective management of patient and system problems.
- Utilizes effective interpersonal skills in interactions.
- Participates in achieving clinic and patient goals.
- Delegates appropriate tasks to non-licensed nursing personnel as needed.
Qualifications
- Education: Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas
- Training and Experience: Minimum of six months experience working as an RN/LVN; one year of experience in a Pediatric office setting preferred. Bilingual abilities desirable but not mandatory.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
- Must be able to work under stressful conditions.
- Potential exposure to hazardous substances and disease.
- May have varied work hours.
- Must be able to perform /withstand: Sustained sitting at a desk. Use of computer and telephones all day. Periodic standing and walking.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work for this position and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills
required for the role. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.
Midland Pediatric Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer and any individual seeking employment will be considered for employment regardless to race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, marital status, gender, veteran status or disability. Anyone with questions should contact the Practice Administrator.
Benefits Include:
- Competitive salaries
- Weekend shifts paid at time and a half
- Health paid for by the employer for the employee, additional dependent coverage available at employee’s expense
- Dental & Vision plans offered at employee’s expense
- PTO (Paid Time Off) in addition to 6 paid holidays
- 401(k) Plan with employer contribution
- Tuition reimbursement for students seeking medical degrees/certifications