Licensed Vocational Nurse (3279)

US Heart & Vascular; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Monday-Friday schedule

CME allowance

Job summary

US Heart and Vascular is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse to join the Memorial Katy Cardiology team in Houston, TX. The role focuses on patient care, treatment plan communication, and collaboration with physicians in a cardiology medical office.

The ideal candidate will have an LVN license in Texas, CPR certification, and 1 year of nursing experience, with cardiology exposure preferred. Monday–Friday schedule with comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• One year of nursing experience preferred; cardiology medical office experience desirable.
• Current Texas LVN license and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care as part of the health care team within the scope of the license.
• Reviews patient treatment plans, medications, and follow-up needs by phone.
• Maintains accurate documentation in patient charts and coordinates with the physician.
• Performs routine nursing duties, follows policies and safety guidelines, and contributes to emergency readiness.
• Assists with stress testing and uses consent protocols for procedures.
• Initiates training of new LVN team members and manages supply ordering.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient communication

Documentation

Emergency response

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license

CPR certification

Nursing diploma/degree

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: MCA - Memorial City Main - Houston, TX 77024Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High School Diploma/GEDTravel Percentage: Up to 10%Job Shift: DayJob Category: Other PositionsUS Heart and Vascular are in search of a Licensed Vocational Nurse to join our team at Memorial Katy Cardiology in Houston, TX.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Provides patient care as a health care team member within the scope of the license.
• Familiar with nursing policies, procedures, and protocols and implements appropriately in the care of patients.
• Provides instructions to patients regarding treatment plans, medications, and follow-up needed by phone.
• Communicates effectively with other healthcare team members, including accurate documentation in patient charts.
• Follows OSHA regulations and safety guidelines.
• Responsible for maintaining all crash carts and quarterly auditing of medications and defibrillators. Documentation of completion
• Complete supply ordering.
• Handles patient phone calls to the nurse and refers information to the physician or provider per Telephone Communication Protocol. Returns phone calls to patients to communicate the treatment plan effectively and documents all interactions in the patient's record.
• Schedules patient office visits as needed and coordinates with Front Office Staff.
• Approves pharmacy refills per protocol.
• Cleans and disinfects equipment/instruments per protocol.
• Familiar with and able to assist in stress tests.
• Utilizes correct patient consent for stress testing.
• Familiar with emergency treatment equipment and protocols. Responds calmly and efficiently during emergencies. Assist as assigned with emergency equipment monthly supply checklist.
• Initiates training of new LVN team members.
• Reviews PT/INRs and communicates results and medication changes as needed.
• Reviews remote patient pacemaker and defibrillator transmissions and provides results to physicians. Communicates effectively urgent messages when necessary.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• One year of nursing experience is preferred. Cardiology Medical Office experience desirable.
• Current Texas LVN license, current CPR certification.

Why Choose Us?

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Monday-Friday schedule
• CME allowance

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