Licensed Vocational Nurse LVN

Responsibilities

• Adheres to and supports the mission, purpose, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of Tenet Physician Resources. 
• Adheres to the Tenet HIPAA Compliance Plan and the Privacy Standards Confidentiality Agreement. 
• Demonstrates support for the Tenet Corporate Compliance Program by being knowledgeable of compliance responsibilities as expressed in the Code of Conduct; adhering to federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and corporate policies and procedures policies that affect his/her specific job functions/responsibilities; and reporting compliance issues/concerns in a timely and appropriate manner. 
• Direct patient to proper exam/treatment room; prepare patients for examinations and other procedures, complete H&Ps and take vitals 
• Assist physician with procedures as directed, when necessary,  remove sutures and apply steri-strips, collect, label and document specimens and transport to laboratory for frozen sections, log all biopsy results; send copy to appropriate physician.  Mix medications, give injections and is competent with IVs. 
• Instruct patients in all appropriate procedures 
• Maintain, clean and/or sterilize medical equipment and instruments 
• Utilize electronic health record for patient work-ups and tasks assigned 
• Order and maintain inventories of supplies; set up stock areas for daily use; clean exam rooms between patient visits 
• Evaluate daily schedules to accommodate patient flow; obtain necessary charts and charge tickets 
• Post test results and physician dictation in patient charts; complete charge tickets, if necessary 
• Receive chart requests and arrange transfer to other clinic departments 
• Perform other tasks as assigned 

Education: High school diploma/GED and completion of an accredited nursing program  

Certification: Current State LVN/LPN nursing license. Current CPR certification.  

Experience: Must have a minimum of two years of clinical experience working in a healthcare setting, preferably in a physician office 

Tenet Healthcare/TPR complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.

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