Licensed Practical Nurse

APIDEL LTD; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,348; Full time

Job summary

A health services provider in Houston seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse for a full-time contract position. Responsibilities include administering vaccinations, performing patient registration, and providing emergency care. Candidates must have one year of healthcare experience and be BLS certified. This entry-level role offers competitive pay and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one-year related work experience in a healthcare setting.
• Pass a FIT test and wear the provided respirator mask when protocol is required.

Responsibilities

• Administer vaccinations and injections including influenza and COVID.
• Provide emergency care in collaboration with the provider on site.
• Assist with patient registration and scheduling.

Skills

Administering immunizations

Documenting within an Electronic Medical Record

Taking vital signs

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Patient-focused connections

Education

Graduate of a Practical or Vocational Nursing school

Job description

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Location: Deer Park, TX 77536 / Houston, TX 77056, 77025 / League City, TX 77573

Duration: 04+ months (with higher possibilities of extension)

Shift: FT clinic hours, includes every other weekend.

Pay rate: $38.00/hr. on W2 (without benefits).

Note:

we have 04 locations available.

• This is a full-time contingent position, 32-40 hours per week including every other weekend, and may require floating to other nearby locations.
• Must have minimum 1-2 years immunization + COIVD & Flu vaccine experience.

Duties:

• Administer vaccinations and injections including but not limited to influenza, COVID, and TB test placements
• Obtain vital signs
• Provide emergency care in collaboration with the provider on site in emergent situations
• Perform patient registration, intake, and checkout
• Assist with wait room management and other responsibilities such as patient reminder and other outreach calls, appointment scheduling, and chaperone for sensitive exams to enhance the patient experience.
• Prepare the clinic and waiting space for the best patient experience
• Help meet our mission to help people on their path to better health by providing excellent patient-focused connections and activities

Required Qualifications:

• Previous experience administering immunizations and injections and providing evidence-based patient/parent vaccine counseling and education.
• Minimum of one-year related work experience in a healthcare setting.
• Experience documenting within an Electronic Medical Record.
• Ability to take vital signs
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, including but not limited to performing CPR and operating an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
• Pass a FIT test and wear the provided respirator mask when protocol is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in Primary Care, Urgent Care, or Emergency Room. Previous experience with EPIC Electronic Medical Record.

Licensure/Certifications:

• The LPN/LVN must have a full, active and unrestricted license as a Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse in a State, Territory or Commonwealth of the United States or District of Columbia.

Education:

• Graduate of a school of Practical or Vocational Nursing, approved by the State Agency and/or accredited by the National League for Nursing (Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)) at the time the program was completed by the applicant.

Seniority level:

• Entry level

Employment type:

• Contract

Job function:

• Health Care Provider

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