Ambulatory LVN Float Nurse, Travel Ready

Utmb; Pearland (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health is seeking a Vocational Nurse (LVN) for the Ambulatory Float Pool, Star Squad. The role requires Texas LVN licensure, BLS, and completion of an LVN program. No experience is required, and the nurse will provide direct patient care across ambulatory clinics.

On-site position with a schedule of Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm, with travel to Orange, Katy, and Conroe as needed. Salary is commensurate with experience and UTMB Health is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a Licensed Vocational Nurse program and licensure/permit as a vocational nurse in Texas.
• No experience required.
• Current BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct nursing care to assigned patients.
• Participates in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the nursing care given.
• Performs admission, discharge, and transfer procedures.
• Uses the nursing plan of care in daily assignments, able to review, and, under supervision, modify the plan of care.
• Delivers the designated nursing interventions to assigned patients that are consistent with the stated medical plan of care.
• Notifies appropriate nursing and medical staff of changes in patient status; recognizes patient care priorities, multidisciplinary treatment plans, and potential patient care crises.
• Follows physician's orders in the delivery of nursing care.
• Maintains patient's privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times.
• Safely and properly administers medications and treatments.
• Executes written physician's orders for assigned patients.
• Assembles equipment and supplies for various diagnostic or treatment procedures in the specialty service area; performs or assists others with procedures or treatments.
• Adheres to required infection control, isolation procedures, and aseptic techniques in the delivery of patient care.
• Documents nursing care in all assigned patient records.
• Adheres to internal controls established for department.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Direct patient care

Nursing assessment

Medication administration

Communication

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse program

Texas licensure/permit

BLS certification

Job description

UTMB Health is seeking a Vocational Nurse (LVN) for the Ambulatory Float Pool, Star Squad. The role requires Texas LVN licensure, BLS, and completion of an LVN program. No experience is required, and the nurse will provide direct patient care across ambulatory clinics.

On-site position with a schedule of Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm, with travel to Orange, Katy, and Conroe as needed. Salary is commensurate with experience and UTMB Health is an equal opportunity employer.