Licensed Vocational Nurse Bilingual in Southampton

CentroMed is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides healthcare for all populations and is a primary care provider and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with multiple locations throughout San Antonio and the New Braunfels area. Over the past 50 years, CentroMed has changed lives while remaining dedicated to the mission and vision of being a premier healthcare provider in the community.

We improve lives through improving the well-being of families through high quality, compassionate health care.

CORE VALUES

• RESPECT: We treat all persons with dignity and compassion.
• INTEGRITY: We build trust through honesty, word and deed.
• EXCELLENCE: We use best practices to deliver exceptional quality care.
• AFFORDABILITY: We manage resources to provide affordable health care.
• TEAMWORK: We work together as a team in the interest of patient care.

JOB TYPE: Full-time

DESCRIPTION: We are searching for our next SUPER STAR! As our LVN you will be responsible to assess, observe, evaluate, and document intervention on the patients of this facility. To provide patients with teaching, counseling, support, and quality patient care. To work as a member of a team assuring the best possible care for all patients. The LVN must be familiar with community health resources, social, and welfare services.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Takes patient history, vital signs, symptoms and conditions and documents such in the medical record.
• Checks patient's height and weight.
• Administers screening tests, evaluates and records results.
• Administers patient immunizations following clinical protocols and provider's instructions.
• Administers medications and treatments ordered by the provider.
• Maintains lab duties including daily quality checks and documentation in log books, specimen processing, daily cleaning and disinfection of lab and equipment in accordance with infection control guidelines.
• Checks the treatment room for properly functioning equipment and stocks supplies.
• Provides individual or group health education to patients, including the distribution of educational materials as needed.
• Reviews chart documentation for completeness according to established indicators.
• Travels to other Centro Del Barrio sites in carrying out duties.
• Abide by infection control policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate competence with patients aged 0 and older.
• Participates in the agency’s Quality Improvement Program.
• Performs other duties as required.

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE:

• Competitive Compensation
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• Retirement Plans 403(B)- Company Match Contributions
• Basic Life Insurance for your Spouse & Children
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Wellness Employee Assistance (EAP)
• Travel Reimbursement
• Additional benefits include: 6 paid company holidays, plus (2) extra floating holidays, paid time off/ vacation time, career development opportunities and many other benefits in a collaborative culture that focuses on work life balance, innovation, & teamwork.

REQUIREMENTS QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Graduation from an accredited school of Vocational Nursing. Must be currently licensed with the Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas. CPR Certification.
• Experience: Experience from a clinic or hospital preferred.
• Other: Bilingual/Bicultural. Spanish.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Must be able to meet the attendance requirements of the position.
• Must not pose a threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
• Physical ability to lift up to 20 pounds unassisted.
• Must be able to deliver excellent customer service, externally and internally.

CentroMed is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.