Ambulatory LVN – Spine Clinic

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! 

JOB SUMMARY
This position works under the general supervision of a physician, advanced practice provider, and/or nursing leadership to provide experienced para-professional nursing skills in treatment, care and safety of patients. Works within their scope of practice as defined by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas 

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education
  Graduate of an accredited Licensed Vocational Nurse program from approved school of nursing. 
   

• Licenses and Certifications
  (LVN) LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE By Board of Nurse Examiners for State of Texas Upon Hire and 
  (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT Certification through a course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) Upon Hire 
   

Preferred

• Experience
  1 year experience in clinical setting 
   

JOB DUTIES

• Administers personal and therapeutic measures to patients as directed by physicians and/or Registered nurses.
• Obtains medical history from patients through structured interviews in accordance with departmental guidelines.
• Schedules patients’ appointments, tests, and procedures via on line computer system or telephone, and reinforces physician instructions in person and through telephone contact.
• Assists in care of patients by preparing exam rooms for patient care, facilitating use of diagnostic equipment, and assuring availability of needed patient information, such as reports of diagnostic exams and medical records.
• Prepares and administers medications as prescribed by the physician. May start and administer intravenous fluids and medications after successful completion of approved UT Southwestern IV course and skills verification with the exception of intravenous push medications.
• Collects information and data that can assist the physician or Registered Nurse in triaging patient phone calls following departmental protocols and documents actions in patients’ electronic medical record.
• Takes, records, and reports patient vital signs using medical equipment; performs procedures of low complexity such as serial specimen samples, drawing blood from heparin lock, venipuncture, and specimen collection and handling.
• Documents patient care interventions and education in electronic medical records; ensures appropriate patient consent forms and authorizations are obtained for research and/or medical treatment.
• Inspects equipment and facilities visually and physically to ensure patient safety and proper functioning.
• Maintains adequate stock of supplies on carts and in patient exam rooms as required. Orders supplies and supplemental nursing material.
• Maintains current customer service, clinical, and technical skills by attending training programs and seminars to continue level of competency and ensure compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Attends and participates in meetings related to clinical activities.
• Completes all necessary clinical documentation in a timely fashion.
• Duties performed may include one or more of the following core functions:
  (a) Directly interacting with or caring for patients;
  (b) Directly interacting with or caring for human-subjects research participants;
  (c) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting patient records (including patient financial records); or
  (d) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting human-subjects research records.
• Performs other duties as assigned

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.