Licensed Practical Nurse
Company: Women's Health Alliance
Location: Mesquite
Posted on: March 18, 2023
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Job Description:
Description IntroductionLast year our HCA Healthcare colleagues
invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As
a(an) Licensed Practical Nurse with Women's Health Alliance you can
be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving
back!BenefitsWomen's Health Alliance, offers a total rewards
package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of
our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare
provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues?
Join the Women's Health Alliance family! We will give you the tools
and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are
looking for an enthusiastic Licensed Practical Nurse to help us
reach our goals. Unlock your potential!Job Summary and
QualificationsGENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:Assist physicians in
performing nurse procedures for the comfort and well-being of
patients. Interview patients and take medical history, give
injections, complete lab and x-ray requests, keep charts current,
and screen calls within physician guidelines. Administer prescribed
medications and simple treatments as directed by physician or mid
level practitioner.DUTIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO: Greeting
patients and preparing them for examination or procedure. Recording
health history ofpatient and noting abnormal conditions for
physician. Instructing patients on collection of anynecessary
samples and tests. Obtaining vital signs and escorting patients to
rooms.Assisting with the preparation of supplies and equipment and
aiding the physician or mid levelpractitioner during treatment,
examination, and testing of patients.Giving injections,
administering prescribed medications as directed by physician and
in accordancewith nursing standards. Observing, recording, and
reporting patient s condition and reaction todrugs and treatments
to physicians.Ensuring that patient chart entries are made
accurately and in a timely matter and forwarding chartsas
appropriate. Maintaining patient files, records, and other
information.Assisting with scheduling of tests and treatments.
Arranging referrals to a specialist and obtainingpre authorizations
when directed to by the provider.Collecting, documenting, and
delivering lab specimens and obtaining lab test results and
otherreports.Notifying patients of test results and follow up
appointments.Cleaning and restocking exam/treatment rooms between
procedures.Following clinic policies for infection control in
handling and disposing of infectious/hazardous
wastematerials.Instructing patient and family regarding medications
and treatment and discharge instructions.Assisting the provider
with physical exams and in preparing for physicals.Contacting
pharmacy to order prescriptions and notifying patients.Keeping an
accurate and up to date inventory of medications and monitoring
controlled substances.Controlling inventory and monitoring the use
of supplies.Maintaining up to date stock and monitoring and
maintaining medical equipment.Responding to and screening telephone
calls for referral to nurse or physician. Triaging patients
toensure productive departmental flow.Practice and adhere to the
Code of Conduct philosophy and Mission and Value
StatementEDUCATION:A degree from an accredited school of practical
nursing is required.EXPERIENCE:Minimum of two years experience in a
hospital or clinic setting is preferred.CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:Must
be licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in accordance with state
regulationsKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to provide
quality patient care in accordance with applicable standards,
policies, and procedures. Ability to maintain the strictest patient
confidentiality. Ability to communicate effectively and keep a
positive attitude with patients, peers, providers, employers,
insurers, and family members. Ability to present a positive image
of the facility.Physician Services Group is skilled in physician
employment, practice and urgent care operations. We are experts in
hospitalist integration, and graduate medical education. We lead
more than 1,300 physician practices and 170+ urgent care centers.
We are HCA Healthcare s graduate medical education leader. We
provide direction for over 260 exceptional resident and fellowship
programs. We focus on carrying out value-added solutions. These
solutions help physicians deliver patient-centered healthcare. We
support HCA Healthcare's commitment to the care and improvement of
human life.HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World s
Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten
times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7
billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured
discounts, and other uncompensated expenses."There is so much good
to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr.
Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder Be a part of an organization that invests
in you! We are reviewing applications for our Licensed Practical
Nurse opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for
interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in
patient care!We are an equal opportunity employer and value
diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of
race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation,
age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Associated topics: licensed practical, licensed practical nurse,
licensed vocational, med, mtp, nurse iii, nurses, pediatrics,
practical, vocational
Keywords: Women's Health Alliance, Mesquite , Licensed Practical Nurse, Healthcare , Mesquite, Texas
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