We are in search of an LVN with a heart for the medically underserved/homeless to join our team! We are a not-for-profit clinic serving the homeless population in Dallas, Texas  in the heart of the Medical District.  We are a multidisciplinary teaching clinic with plenty of opportunities for professional growth.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under supervision of the Nurse Practitioner, the LVN will:

•  manage the Texas Vaccines for Children (TXVFC) and IMMTRAC Programs
• record vital signs
• assist with minor office procedures
• administer vaccines
• administer medications (oral, SQ, IM, rectal, inhaled)
• monitor patient during procedures
• manage lab samples
• perform minor wound care
• participate in patient education/health promotion activities
• document in the electronic health record (EHR)
• prepare and submit referrals to other clinicians
• maintain/stock exam rooms
• adhere to HIPPAA guidelines
• adhere to infection control guidelines
• perform basic office duties as needed
• otherwise support Nurse Practitioner as needed

QUALITIES & SKILLS:

The LVN will demonstrate:

• strong interest in caring for the medically underserved
• knowledge of commonly-seen out patient diagnoses, treatment, care
• knowledge of the TXVFC program (preferred)
• excellent communication skills
• excellent organizational skills
• sound computer knowledge and previous EHR experience (preferably with Athena)
• ability to lift up to 50 lbs on occasion

The LVN will maintain/have:

• Current LVN licensure in state of Texas
• BLS certification
• 2 years of experience (preferred)
• clinic experience (preferred)

SALARY/HOURS:

• 20 hours per week divided between 2 clinics (2 evening sessions and one afternoon session per week
• Hourly pay beginning at $20 per hour (contract)
• No health, dental, insurance, PTO, etc benefits due to contract position

CONTACT:

Shelley Speed, APRN, MSN, ACNP-BC, FNP-BC

Department of Family and Community Medicine

UT Southwestern Family Medicine Clinic at Texas Health Dallas

8194 Walnut Hill Lane

Professional Building 5 – Suite 100

Dallas, Texas   75231

Clinic phone:  (214) 891-6400    ext. 16438

Clinic fax:  (214) 891-6401

Cell:  (214) 384-6591