LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE COVER LETTER TEMPLATE

• Provide client care as directed by the Director of Patient Care Services
• Follow principles of infection control and Universal Precautions
• Comply with all documentation and record-keeping requirements
• Perform all skills, treatments, and procedures within the scope of practice as defined in the Nurse Practice 
• Act in the state of clinical practice and adhere to the policies, procedures, and protocols of the agency
• Respond rapidly and appropriately in an emergency
• Assist with activities of daily living
• Ensures proper reporting, communication, and record-keeping regarding
• Making out incident and accident reports and notifying residents, responsible parties, physicians, the Director of Clinical Services, and the Vice President of Health Services
• Oversees nursing staff to ensure excellence of service to residents

Skills: Client Care, Infection Control, Documentation Compliance, Scope Practice, Emergency Response, Daily Living Support, Incident Reporting, Staff Oversight

• Performs direct care in the Community, Health Centers, Mobile Clinics, and Patient Homes in accordance with regulations of the Texas Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners
• Interviews clients and records medical/psychosocial information in electronic medical records
• Assists with patient appointments by performing phlebotomy (including capillary and venous draws), urine collection, pregnancy tests, lead testing, vital signs, patient histories, etc.
• Participates in performing quality assurance
• Checks on lab specimens
• Prepares specimens for transport
• Administers/reads tuberculosis skin tests 
• Assists the Midlevel Providers, Physicians, and Program Director in tracking and monitoring of abnormal lab results, and reschedules lapsed appointments
• Assists with linking patients to care by coordinating activities with the HIT RN Navigator and practitioners

Skills: Direct Care, Medical Recording, Phlebotomy Skills, Quality Assurance, Specimen Handling, TB Testing, Lab Monitoring, Care Coordination

• Dispenses prescribed medication according to Pharmacy D regulations and HCPH procedures and protocols
• Assists in preparing statistical reports
• Maintains confidentiality of client’s information
• Maintains knowledge of CDC-recommended vaccines
• Administers age-appropriate immunizations 
• Enhances and encourages creativity to continue to develop a cutting-edge community outreach plan
• Assists with inventory, replenishes supplies, and arranges supplies in order of expiration
• Acts as an Alternate Immunization Coordinator for the Department of State Health Services Vaccine For Children Program
• Expands and strengthens referring provider network

Skills: Medication Dispensing, Report Preparation, Confidentiality Practice, Vaccine Knowledge, Immunization Delivery, Outreach Development, Supply Management, Network Expansion

• Perform rapid COVID-19 testing at the assigned testing location
• Taking and recording the vital signs of patients
• Administering a Nasal or Nasopharyngeal Swab
• Assist Provider with Physical Examinations
• Assist patients with administrative tasks
• Following the patient’s care plan as developed by the Registered Nurse (RN), and taking the necessary action(s) to ensure the patient’s well-being
• Provides direct skilled nursing to the patient as assigned by an RN
• Reports any changes in the client’s condition to the RN supervising the case
• Documents services provided on appropriate forms
• Communicates patient services to the assigned RN Case Manager
• Participates in case conferences concerning the coordinator of client care, according to licensure regulations and contract standards

Skills: COVID Testing, Vital Monitoring, Swab Administration, Exam Assistance, Administrative Support, Care Plan Execution, Skilled Nursing, Condition Reporting

• Provide basic patient care and treatment
• Collaborate with registered nurses to administer prescribed medications
• Sterilize and prepare medical tools and equipment
• Educate and update patients on medical treatments
• Attend all mandatory staff and in-service meetings
• Performance of all assigned daily duties
• Crisis intervention and management
• Assists the RN Supervisor with supervision of the CNAs

Skills: Patient Care, Medication Support, Equipment Sterilization, Patient Education, Meeting Participation, Daily Duties, Crisis Management, CNA Supervision

• Presents a positive image of Student Health by being a patient advocate and using effective public relations skills, and participating in outreach activities
• Attends scheduled nursing staff meetings and general monthly staff scheduled meetings and quarterly retreats for the purpose of exchanging information and discussing issues
• Participates by presenting journal articles of interest at scheduled
• Scheduled nursing staff meetings
• Suggests ways to solve problems and make improvements
• Completes assignments promptly as delegated by the Clinical Nurse, Clinical Nurse Manager, or Medical Director
• Assists with the monitoring and training of student volunteers
• Responsible for adhering to the principles of Universal Precautions
• Wears personal protective equipment as indicated to prevent bloodborne pathogen exposure
• Washes hands frequently and between patients to prevent cross-contamination
• Cleans and/or disposes of contaminated supplies or hazardous wastes according to policy and procedure

Skills: Patient Advocacy, Public Relations, Meeting Participation, Problem Solving, Task Completion, Volunteer Training, Infection Control, Safety Compliance

• Attends appropriate continuing education/staff development classes both on and off campus
• Adheres to the policies and procedures as outlined in the administrative, nursing and university manuals
• Responsible for wearing appropriate dress attire in accordance with dress code policy
• Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently
• Uses proper body mechanics
• Assists the Clinical Nurse with patient call-backs and return to clinic (RTC) charts assigned
• Inputs data regarding positive PPD results and sends a reminder for follow-up and treatment
• Follows the procedure for non-compliant patients
• Records and delivers telephone messages from patients to the medical care provider
• Answers incoming calls pertaining only to wellness examination information
• Documents all encounters in the electronic medical records (EMR) system and is responsible for the maintenance of electronic medical records
• Clearly documents notes on progress notes (first name initial and last name with title)

Skills: Staff Development, Policy Adherence, Professional Attire, Equipment Efficiency, Body Mechanics, Patient Callbacks, Data Entry, EMR Documentation

• Works with an interdisciplinary treatment team to provide an overall treatment program for the client
• Perform nursing procedures such as administering medications by mouth, injections, taking and charting vital signs
• Preparing patients and caring for them during treatment
• Keeping accurate records of the administration of medications and treatments
• Observes clients’ condition and behavior in-office visits and home visits, as well as visits to medical or psychiatric inpatient facilities
• Reports significant changes of status to medical staff as well as the case manager, and documents care in nursing progress notes
• Implements urgent changes of medications for acutely ill clients under orders from medical staff to avoid the need for inpatient admission
• Recognizes early symptoms/signs of escalation and at-risk behavior
• Uses appropriate interventions, including crisis intervention, verbal de-escalation, and alerting other team members
• Organizes medication refill requests by voicemail or faxes from pharmacies, clients, case managers, residential facility staff, families, etc.
• Prioritizes requests for action by medical staff when they return to the office

Skills: Interdisciplinary Care, Nursing Procedures, Patient Preparation, Medication Recording, Condition Observation, Status Reporting, Crisis Intervention, Medication Coordination

• Takes the lead in communications when insurance coverage of medications
• Manages timely reordering, delivery, and secure storage of monthly long-acting medications at the clinic
• Schedules visits with clients, in-office, or in the community when injections are due
• Facilitate tracking of clients' adherence with lab orders, follow-up on missing lab results, and entry of results into the client's medical record
• Motivates clients to develop independence in performing activities of daily living
• Instructs and counsels patients relative to physical self-care and emotional needs
• Uses personal experiences to model and teach living skills to clients
• Create a safe and therapeutic milieu for clients
• Communicates with outside medical and mental health providers to coordinate medication regimens and clarify prescribing responsibilities, particularly with primary care providers
• Maintains open communication with primary care providers to obtain testing results from the PCP office and request PCP order labs needed by Felton medical staff

Skills: Insurance Communication, Medication Management, Appointment Scheduling, Lab Tracking, Daily Living Support, Patient Counseling, Living Skills Coaching, Care Coordination

• Assess the patient's general condition and take vital signs
• Greets patients and prepares them for a physician examination
• Screens patients for appropriate information
• Documents all activities/interventions, patient/family responses, medication dispensed/prescribed, etc., in the medical record
• Administers prescribed medications
• Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care
• Maintains exam rooms for necessary supplies and materials
• Prepare equipment and aid the physician during the treatment, examination and testing of patients
• Act as a department resource and coordinate nursing care for patients
• Promotes wellness by providing patient education materials, communicating physician advice/instructions
• Maintains strict patient confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA
• Participates in department quality improvement, clinic safety, infection control and hazardous materials programs and activities
• Start and maintain intravenous fluid therapy or perform venous blood withdrawal
• Exercises discretion and maintains a high level of confidentiality

Skills: Patient Assessment, Vital Monitoring, Medical Documentation, Medication Administration, Procedure Assistance, Patient Education, Infection Control, IV Therapy

• Experience in the medical field, clinical experience 
• Experience with process mapping, workflow creation and documentation
• Knowledge of regulatory infection control requirements (i.e., TJC Title 22, OSHA, etc.)
• Works well under stress
• Knowledge of basic statistics
• Knowledge of a variety of computer and software applications such as MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, Access, EPIC 
• Basic knowledge of EMR review and analysis
• Ability to analyze, organize and coordinate multiple assignments effectively, accurately and with attention to detail, with minimal supervision
• Ability to interpret and monitor data for quality improvement
• Ability to work with data entry processes
• Ability to maintain the strictest confidentiality with all information
• Ability to positively interact with clinicians, senior management, members and all levels of clinical and non-clinical professionals to be able to partner with and be an effective part of a team

Qualifications: BA in Health Science with 7 years of Experience

• Must have I.V. therapy and phlebotomy certification 
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (AHA)
• Experience in an ambulatory care setting and/or specialty area such as OR, ER, Urgent Care
• Possess and maintain a valid, active license from the State of California to practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse
• Experience with the Human Services field 
• Ability to work in a variety of environments and settings
• Clinical experience in a psychiatric setting 
• Capable of adapting to varying workloads and work assignments constantly
• Able to work successfully under highly stressful conditions
• Able to make sound, independent judgments based on Scientific and/or Ethical principles

Qualifications: BS in Nursing with 5 years of Experience

• Clinical experience as an LVN performing relatable medical care
• Proficient with injections and comfortable with all age ranges
• Process-oriented to ensure infection control and patient safety
• Able to collaborate with other multidisciplinary team members in an appropriate fashion
• Able to utilize effective, comprehensive reading skills
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal
• Able to utilize math skills to calculate medication dosages
• Must have a current Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license issued by the Texas Board of Nursing
• Must have Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an HCA-approved vendor
• Experience in an acute care hospital 
• Ability to work with others to ensure quality patient care
• Strong problem-solving skills

Qualifications: BA in Medical Studies with 6 years of Experience

• Must demonstrate ability to work collaboratively, prioritize functions, problem solve, and anticipate upcoming issues for the executive
• Experience handling and maintaining highly confidential information
• Experience in a multiple-client environment and interaction with physicians, clinical support staff and administrative staff
• Strong communication skills to work with external agencies and evaluate patient care and facility exposures for infection control
• Previous experience using electronic medical records, EPIC
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision
• Demonstrates tact, maturity and good judgment
• Ability to function independently in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment

Qualifications: BS in Biology with 3 years of Experience

• Considerable knowledge of medical disorders, treatments, and child growth and development
• Working knowledge of public health problems and procedures for treatment in coordination with other health and social service agencies
• Working knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations affecting the delivery of school health services
• Knowledge of the school organization and the community served
• Ability to identify abnormal growth and development and symptoms of disease
• Ability to coordinate and facilitate services between the school, local health agency, and other community resources
• Ability to develop and maintain health records on students and positive working relationships
• Ability to efficiently operate office equipment, i.e., fax, photocopy machine, etc.
• Ability to accept, implement and evaluate change

Qualifications: BS in Healthcare Administration with 4 years of Experience

• Working experience in Direct patient care
• Working experience in Home health or community health 
• Basic competencies in the fundamentals of nursing and pharmacology 
• Demonstrated skills in effective written and verbal communication
• Ability to recognize the needs and concerns of diverse groups of people
• Ability to maintain harmonious constructive working relationships with internal and external customers (patients, families, members of the interdisciplinary team, clerical and management staff, physicians and community resources)
• Ability to use and give instruction of adaptive equipment
• Must be able to handle sensitive issues, conflict with or among others, and direct and reinforce staff efforts
• Effectively plan, organize and prioritize work
• Able to think critically to both effectively plan and organize department operations consistent with Sutter Care at Home’s strategic and operating objectives and to effectively solve unique problems as they arise or identify when to consult a supervisor
• Must be able to deal with a challenging work environment with time demands and occasional conflicting priorities

Qualifications: BA in Human Services with 5 years of Experience

• Ability to effectively express ideas and views for communication with pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, visitors, and staff members
• Clerical ability to document completely and accurately in the medical record
• Cognitive ability to implement the nursing process with pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients in the skilled nursing setting
• Organizational ability to complete nursing tasks in a timely and efficient manner
• Ability to motivate non-licensed staff in the performance of patient care
• Capacity to relate to people in a manner to win confidence and establish rapport
• Flexibility to adjust to changing conditions and the various details of the job
• Prior experience in emergency or critical care environments
• Comfort level working with vents/trachs/PICC lines, etc.
• Experience in direct patient care

Qualifications: BS in Public Health with 6 years of Experience

• Experience providing care for individuals with alcohol and substance abuse, mental health and chemical dependency treatment
• Experience with CMBHS or other electronic health record systems 
• Must have current LVN licensure 
• Must have current certification in CPR and First Aid 
• Must have current BCLS certification
• Experience in a Rehab setting 
• Experience as a staff nurse in an acute care setting 
• Experience in a clinical setting
• Experience as an LVN in a medical environment
• Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology
• Bilingual English/Spanish and/or other languages 

Qualifications: BA in Behavioral Science with 7 years of Experience

• Working experience in a hospital-based clinical 
• Clinical experience in a mental health or residential facility
• Previous experience working with patients in an acute care setting
• Knowledge of processes and community resources and agencies relative to health, protective services, crisis intervention, disability, etc.
• Advanced interpersonal skills to interact effectively with various healthcare professionals, to develop and maintain effective therapeutic relationships with patients and families, and to supervise graduate students
• Must be comfortable in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment 
• Excellent English language skills to summarize and communicate orally and in writing moderately complex information in varied formats to internal and external customers
• Cultural sensitivity and comfort with a wide range of racial and ethnic populations
• Computer literacy with the ability to use standard word processing, spreadsheet programs and e-mail (i.e., MS Word, Excel, Outlook) and web browsers
• Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality of all personal/health sensitive information

Qualifications: BS in Clinical Research with 5 years of Experience

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served
• Knowledge of the principles of growth and development and psychosocial characteristics and interventions for infant (0-1 year), child (1-5 years), school age (6-12 years), adolescent (13-17 years), young adult (18-45 years), middle adult (46-60 years), older adult (60+ years)
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word and Windows
• High level of customer service skills with a genuine caring approach to helping people
• Maintain a positive attitude with changing conditions
• Demonstrates organizational abilities
• Good written and verbal communication skills to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced department and handle multiple tasks, work with interruptions, and deal effectively with confidential information
• Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills
• Experience in an acute care facility or medical group practice

Qualifications: BA in Psychology with 6 years of Experience