Licensed Vocational Nurse - Hatcher Station Health Center

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) – Hatcher Station Health Center – Full‑Time

Primary Purpose: Responsible for providing total nursing care for assigned patients, under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, to ensure quality care.

• Graduate of an accredited school of vocational nursing and/or licensed by the Texas Board of Nursing as a Licensed Vocational Nurse or holding a valid Compact LVN license.
• Current, valid LVN license (or temporary license) issued by the Texas Board of Nursing; or valid Compact LVN license.
• Current healthcare provider BLS certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross or Military Training Network.
• Current hearing and vision screening certificate within 90 days of hire.
• Valid Texas Class C Driver License (required for School Based Health – Youth and Family Services).
• Experience:
  
  2 years healthcare experience preferred; 1 year of care coordination and planning, chronic disease management, population health, and/or telehealth preferred. No experience required for Virtual Care Only options.
• Virtual Care Only:
  • Actively participates in proactive patient outreach using motivational interviewing to support health behavior change and self‑management.
  • Conducts comprehensive chart review to close gaps in care.
  • Assists patients and families with health system navigation, appointment scheduling, patient advocacy, determination of community resources, and electronic communication setup.

• Provides care to assigned patient population in accordance with the Texas Nurse Practice Act, established protocols, multidisciplinary plans of care, and clinical area standards.
• Communicates effectively with all levels of staff, management, patients, and families.
• Demonstrates patient‑centered behaviors and knowledge of appropriate nursing skills.

• Screens and prioritizes patients with regard to medical problems, ensuring appropriate treatment is delivered in a timely manner per physician orders and established policies.
• Assists with inpatient/clinic coordination, patient flow, and discharge activities.
• Maintains and implements knowledge of all rules, regulations, policies, procedures, guidelines, laws, and Joint Commission standards affecting nursing practices.
• Identifies and meets educational needs of patients and families by communicating and distributing appropriate information, reinforcing teaching initiated by RN or NP, and may participate in community outreach activities.
• Assists with precepting new employees and students as directed by supervisor.
• Completes appropriate written and computer documentation according to established procedures and guidelines.
• Consults with other team members, providing nursing care that demonstrates patient‑centered values while coordinating workflow and ensuring timely treatment.
• Ensures supplies are available for individual patient care, gathering necessary items in advance and may assist with ordering and stocking.
• Responsible for cleaning and sterilizing patient areas and medical instruments to maintain a safe environment.
• Identifies ways to improve work processes and customer satisfaction, assists with developing annual goals and objectives for the nursing area, and implements results as appropriate.
• Stays abreast of nursing advancements, attending seminars/workshops, reading professional journals, and maintaining LVN licensure; integrates knowledge into practice.
• Sets up patient appointments and referrals for further testing and follow‑up care; assists in transporting patients as needed.
• Virtual Care Only: conducts proactive patient outreach, comprehensive chart reviews, navigation assistance, and supports electronic communication design.

Requisition

Dallas, TX $54,000 – $111,000