Lead Licensed Vocational Nurse

2 weeks ago

Winnsboro, Texas, United States Christus Health Full time
  • Overview:

This role necessitates the expertise and proficiency to provide guidance, leadership, and accountability for Medical Assistants. Under general oversight, the position involves executing a diverse range of direct and technical nursing care tasks for patients across various stages of health, including acute, sub-acute, convalescent, and chronic conditions, in alignment with established nursing care protocols and physician directives. The individual will also serve as a Referral Coordinator, managing all patient referral processes and authorization requests. A collaborative spirit and a commitment to fostering trust and respect among colleagues, including clinical and non-clinical staff, physicians, and management, are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

  • As the Lead LVN, you will assess routine, urgent, or emergency scenarios and adhere to protocols for scheduling and securing appropriate referrals and authorizations for treatment.
  • In your capacity as the Lead LVN, you will warmly welcome all patients upon arrival, maintaining a professional demeanor while demonstrating a solid understanding of customer service principles and departmental standards. You will address patient concerns and ensure their comfort during the registration process. Accurate documentation of demographic, insurance, and financial details in the electronic system is required.
  • As the Lead LVN, you will assist physicians by preparing patients for examinations, treatments, or procedures, evaluating patient conditions through thorough documentation of medical history, vital signs, and chief complaints. Procedures may encompass EKGs, stress tests, casting, suturing, and Point of Care Testing, among others. You will also engage in care coordination activities, including chronic care management and transitional care services.
  • As the Lead LVN, you will facilitate the timely processing of authorization requests within the Managed Care System. This includes preparing authorization requests by ensuring the completion of necessary forms, verifying eligibility, and confirming benefits. You will accurately input referral data into the electronic system, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of the relevant codes (type, status, procedure, etc.). Care coordination activities will also involve notifying patients and providers of authorization outcomes and maintaining precise tracking of services, including follow-ups on referral statuses.
  • Administer prescribed medications (orally, intradermally, subcutaneously, or via intramuscular injection) while documenting the time and dosage in the patient's medical record. Monitor patients for any adverse reactions to medications or treatments and report findings to the supervising medical personnel.
  • Perform wound care, apply compresses, and utilize equipment such as catheters and oxygen supplies as needed.
  • Collect and process samples, including urine and sputum, for laboratory testing, and conduct routine tests on these samples.
  • Ensure the sterilization of equipment and supplies in accordance with clinic policies, maintaining cleanliness in the facility, examination rooms, and instruments per practice and safety regulations. Prepare examination rooms with the necessary tools and supplies.
  • Order clinical supplies in accordance with established standards.
  • Document all incidents in compliance with mandated regulations and ensure the proper disposal of contaminated and disposable items.
  • As the Lead LVN, you will guide Medical Assistants in enhancing patient flow, monitor workflow for efficiency, and initiate staffing adjustments as necessary to manage varying patient volumes.
  • Demonstrate the ability to perform assigned duties in a manner that meets the developmental and age-specific needs of the patient population served.
  • Adapt assessment, treatment, and service methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, and developmental needs of each patient.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Current LVN License in the state of employment or compact.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Employment Type:

Full Time

Equal Employment Opportunity:

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