Licensed Vocational Nurse – Front Entrance First Responder & Registration

Ehmct; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ehmct in Houston is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse for the Front Entrance, playing a crucial role in emergency services and patient registration. In this position, you will assess patients as they arrive, verify insurance, and ensure they receive timely care. Ideal candidates hold a valid LVN license in Texas and have experience in hospital settings. The role emphasizes patient interaction, data accuracy, and adherence to safety protocols. Join a compassionate team committed to high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Must have a current LVN license and BLS certification.
• Previous experience in hospital settings is preferred.
• Knowledge of LVN scope, patient safety standards, and emergency response.

Responsibilities

• Receive EMS and walk-in patients at the main entrance.
• Perform LVN-scope assessments and communicate findings promptly.
• Complete registration and verify insurance eligibility.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Current LVN license in Texas

BLS certification

Job description

Licensed Vocational Nurse – Front Entrance First Responder & Registration

Houston, United States | Posted on 04/14/2026

It’s notjust treatment; it’s care thoughtfully delivered!

From the moment patients arrive, they are guided with compassion,clarity, and clinical excellence at every stage of their journey. Our teams work collaboratively to ensure timely access to care,seamless coordination, and ongoing support well beyond discharge.

With modern patient rooms, an in-house pharmacy, and hands‑onexecutive leadership, our hospital is dedicated to deliveringhealthcare where dignity, precision, and people always come first.

• Specialist consults withinrecord time.
• Advanced clinical care withexceptional patient services

Job Description

Licensed Vocational Nurse – Front Entrance First Responder & Registration

This position is a shared rolebetween Emergency Services and Admitting/Patient Access and functions at thehospital’s main entrance as the first clinical and registration contact for arriving patients.

• UnderEmergency Services, the LVN supports front‑endtriage by performing LVN‑scope assessments, identifying urgent/emergentconditions, initiating basic interventions, and rapidly notifying EDnursing and providers to support safe, timely care.
• UnderAdmitting/Patient Access, the LVNcompletes registration, verifies insurance, obtains required consents,collects point‑of‑service payments when appropriate, and ensures accuratedemographic and coverage data to support billing and throughput.

Position Summary

The Licensed Vocational Nurse –Front Entrance First Responder & Registration is stationed at thehospital’s main entrance and serves as the first clinical and administrativecontact for arriving patients, families, and EMS. This role combines LVN‑scopefirst response with accurate registration, insurance verification, andcoordination of patient flow to support safe, efficient hospital operations.

EssentialJob Functions

• Receive all walk‑in and EMS‑arriving patients at the main entrance, quickly determine whether they require immediate clinicalattention, and notify ED triage/charge nurse or rapid response perprotocol.
• Perform LVN‑scope assessments as directed by RN orprovider (e.g., vital signs, pain assessment, brief history, observationof distress) and communicate findings promptly.
• Initiate LVN‑appropriate interventions according to hospital policy (e.g., basic comfort measures, assisting with positioning, preparing for IV/labs if in scope and ordered) while awaiting transfer to clinical care areas.
• Complete patient registration in the EHR for ED,observation, and outpatient encounters, including demographics, guarantor,emergency contacts, and visit reason, following patient access workflows.
• Verify insurance eligibility and benefits using established tools; document coverage, plan details, and authorizations asrequired and flag self‑pay or coverage concerns financial counseling.
• Collect co‑payments, deductibles, and other required payments in accordance with hospital policies; issue receipts and followcash‑handling procedures.
• Present and obtain signatures on consent to treat,financial responsibility, HIPAA, and other required forms; ensure allrequired documentation is completed before or shortly after treatment,consistent with EMTALA and hospital policy.
• Generate and apply patient ID bands and labels, verifying two patient identifiers and correct encounter for every visit tosupport patient safety and reduce mislabeling risk.
• Answer phones and in‑person inquiries at the frontdesk, provide directions and general information, and route clinical oroperational calls to the appropriate department.
• Monitor the entrance and lobby for safety, infection‑prevention,and behavioral concerns; escalation to security, nursing leadership, oradministration per established chain of command.
• Document all clinical observations and LVN‑level careprovided at the entrance in the medical record, following hospitaldocumentation standards and scope‑of‑practice guidelines.
• Participate in patient flow initiatives (e.g.,communication with bed control, ED charge, or house supervisor) to reducewait times and improve throughput from entrance to treatment area.

Key Competencies in HospitalOperations

• Front‑end throughput:Supports ED andhospital flow by rapidly identifying acuity, initiating basic care, andcompleting registration/insurance tasks that allow timely clinicalevaluation and billing.
• Regulatory and safety: Practices within LVN scope,follows EMTALA, HIPAA, infection‑prevention, and safety policies, and useschain of command appropriately.
• Data quality and revenue cycle: Ensures accuratepatient identification, registration data, and insurance information, which reduces denials and re‑work for billing and HIM.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered LVN license in the State ofTexas (or state of practice) and current BLS certification.
• Previous experience as an LVN in hospital, emergency,or urgent care preferred; experience in triage/team‑triage or front‑end EDoperations is a plus.
• Knowledge of LVN scope of practice, patient safetystandards, and basic emergency response expectations in the hospitalsetting.
• Prior experience in patient registration, patientaccess, or admissions preferred; or proven ability to learn EHR andregistration/financial systems quickly.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, withthe ability to manage distressed patients and families while maintainingworkflow and safety.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, accuracy in dataentry, and adherence to confidentiality/HIPAA requirements.