Clinic Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse | UMC Family & Children''''s at Wolfforth | UMC Physicians

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Summary

Title: Clinic 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 (RN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) with a passion for others to join our outstanding healthcare team at UMC Physicians. If you are an ambitious and energetic person who enjoys a fast-paced environment and an opportunity to make an impact on the lives of others, you have come to the right place. We offer positions and growth opportunities to help you get to where you want to go.

Preferred Characteristics

• Goal oriented
• Professional demeanor and appearance
• Servant's heart
• Punctual and dependable
• Works with a sense of urgency

Availability Requirements

• Ability to work 40 hours per week
• 8AM-5PM Monday - Thursday, 8AM-12PM Friday

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

Our 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.

Full Job Description:

The RN or LVN utilizes knowledge and clinical expertise in the field of medicine, provides guidance to the professional nursing staff, and care to patients and their families. The RN or LVN will also be responsible for conducting diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; orders and schedules necessary studies and professional consultations; collects and documents data; provides direct patient care and services.

Essential Functions:

• Desires to be part of a health care team dedicated to providing patient optimal care
• Must be compassionate, conscientious, and meticulous
• Directs patient care including but not limited to takes and records histories and vital signs; communications with physicians and nurses regarding patient care and follow up
• Assures that adequate patient records are maintained, completed, and accurately documented
• 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:

Knows clinical and nursing standards and practices in accordance with them. Will be required to show current knowledge and clinical competence of the special skills required to give quality care to patients in their unit. Age specific knowledge is required when needed for appropriate patient care. Common knowledge of safety hazards and precautions. Ability to read, understand, and respond to detailed oral and written instructions. Must be able to read and write medical terminology.

Additional Responsibilities:

Additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Successful completion of an accredited RN or LVN program
• Current, unrestricted RN or 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 or 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 of 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 is 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.

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