Licensed Vocational Nurse II
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Job posting number: #7111615 (Ref:13229-en_US)
Posted: September 24, 2022
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Summary
The Department of Neurology is seeking a qualified Licensed Vocational Nurse II to join our Maxine Mesinger Multiple Sclerosis Clinic. This position will perform patient centric administrative/support care in an ambulatory setting.
Job Duties
- Triages patient concerns through in-basket messages, MyChart messages, and phone calls. (20%).
- Completes prior authorizations for specialty medications and procedures. (20%)
- Communicates with patients and physicians regarding medication and treatment status (20%)
- Enters orders for patient tests and obtains proper paperwork. (10%)
- Schedules patient tests, procedures, and appointments. (5%)
- Monitors incoming faxes. (5%)
- Performs clerical/administrative responsibilities such as filing and/or scanning patient medical records, obtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, and referral information. (as needed)
- Manages and coordinates incoming patient referrals. (as needed)
- Performs responsibilities in a manner that promotes quality and safe patient care and customer service.
- Adheres to the scope of practice as defined by the Texas Nurse Practice Act.
- Maintains clean and safe work environment; stocks and orders treatment room supplies.
- Maintains a professional and cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating information, responding to requests, and building rapport by participating in team problem-solving methods.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School diploma or G.E.D and graduated from an approved licensed practical nurse/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN).
- Two years of relevant experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
- Current license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) by the State of Texas Board of Nurse Examiners.
- Basic Life Support certification (BLS).
Baylor College of Medicine requires employees to be fully vaccinated -subject to approved exemptions-against vaccine-preventable diseases including, but not limited to, COVID-19 and influenza.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
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