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Clinic | Registered Nurse | Licensed Vocational Nurse

UMC Health System
Lakewood
Full-time

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Summary

Title : Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse Full time

Clinic : UMC Family and Children’s at Wolfforth Clinic

Description

We are seeking a full-time Registered Nurse with a passion for others to join our outstanding healthcare team at UMC Physicians.

The RN / LVN provides practical care to patients and provides guidance to CMAs. The RN is expected to work in compliance and in accordance with clinical and nursing standards.

In addition to the skills required of all Registered Nurses, special skills related to nursing in the clinic environment are required.

Preferred Characteristics

  • Compassionate
  • Conscientious
  • Meticulous
  • Servant’s heart
  • Punctual and dependable
  • Works with a sense of urgency

Availability Requirements

Ability to work 40 hours per week

8-5 Monday Friday

Mission

To improve the quality of life for our community by providing the best patient experience for every patient.

Vision

The best place to work and the best place to receive healthcare.

UMC Physicians offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible full-time employees. Benefits include :

  • Paid Time Off
  • Sick Pay
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Employer Paid Group Life and Voluntary Life Insurance
  • Short Term Disability Insurance
  • Long Term Disability (after 2 years of employment)
  • Critical Illness, Accident and Cancer Insurance
  • Health Care and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
  • 401K Retirement Plan with Company Match
  • Employee Assistance Program

Note : Some benefits require an employee contribution to participate.

Essential Functions

Provides direct patient care including rooming patients, taking and

recording histories and physical examinations and communicates with

physicians regarding patient care and follow-up

Assures that adequate patient records are maintained, completed,

accurately documented, readily accessible, and systemically organized

Assists providers with procedures including room sanitation and

sterilization of instruments

  • Assists with patient messages via phone call and patient portal
  • Assists with prescription refills
  • Obtains prior authorizations
  • Performs services in accordance with company policy
  • Participates in appropriate Quality Improvement for the clinic
  • Adjusts work hours / schedules to meet the needs and demands of the

clinic

Aware of Emergency Disaster Plans and how to respond in the event of a

disaster

Works effectively with others, demonstrates teamwork and the ability to

work under pressure

Communicates effectively, both written and orally with patients, staff, and

other entities

  • Demonstrates working knowledge of currently healthcare practices
  • Possesses skills and technical competence to execute work

responsibilities

Operates within the established scope of practice

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

  • Knowledge of clinical nursing standards and practices
  • Excellent patient care skills
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • Ability to build positive relationships within department and across UMCP

departments

Strong scheduling and coordinator skills

Additional Responsibilities

Additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Successful completion of an accredited RN / LVN program
  • Current, unrestricted RN / LVN license
  • Must be in good standing with the Texas Board of Nursing; or the ability to

obtain or transfer your license to Texas

Basic Life Support certification

Preferred qualifications

  • Previous experience as an RN / LVN.
  • Previous experience in a clinical setting.

Environmental Conditions

Works in a well-lit, heated, and ventilated building. Hours may vary to accommodate needs in the department. Exposure to blood borne pathogens is of high risk.

Physical Requirements

Work is of medium demand. Standing, walking most of the time on duty. Lifting and pushing patients, carts, and wheelchairs.

Adequate hand / eye coordination and find motor skills required. Good tactile sensation necessary for checking patients.

Talking and hearing is essential in instructing the supervising nursing personnel and in receiving doctors’ orders and patient’s condition reports.

Near visual acuity for accurate recording of patients’ charts.

Limitations and disclaimer

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

UMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

  • Request for accommodations in the hire process should be directed to UMC Human Resources. *
  • 30+ days ago
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