Licensed Vocational Nurse I / II / III - Bellaire Orthopedics

UT Physicians Inc; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in The Woodlands, Texas. This role focuses on delivering quality patient care while adhering to safety and effectiveness standards. The successful candidate will work under supervision to support patient assessments and clinical procedures. No prior experience is required, making this an excellent opportunity for recent graduates.

Qualifications

• Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) by Texas Board of Nursing required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) by American Heart Association required.
• No prior experience necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care and technical procedures under supervision.
• Implements teaching plans for patients with specific health problems.
• Adheres to standards of practice for vocational nurses.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Medication administration

Clinical procedures

Data collection

Patient assessment

Education

LVN License issued by the Texas Board of Nursing

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Position Summary:

Functions as a member of the clinical team providing focused care to assigned patients with predictable healthcare needs, Aims to provide care that is safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable.

Position Key Accountabilities:

1. Performs responsibilities in a manner that promotes quality patient care and customer service/satisfaction.
2. Directed practice under supervision of registered nurse, advanced practice nurse, physician assistant, physician, dentist or podiatrist.
3. Functions under own license providing technical component of care such as medication administration and clinical procedures.
4. Collects data and performs focused patient assessments
5. Participates in the plan of care.
6. Implements appropriate aspects of care within scope of practice.
7. Solicits orders or initiates standing orders for prescription refills and implements standing delegation orders as necessary for specific patient population management.
8. Implements teaching plans for patients with well-defined health problems and well-defined learning needs.
9. Provides direct basic care to assigned patients.
10. Performs telephone messaging and in person screening with appropriate follow up.
11. Performs all functions related to clinic and patient flow to include clinic preparation, supply stocking, EHR review, preparation for and assistance with procedures, scheduling appointments. Respects and maintains privacy and confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines.
12. Adheres to standards of practice for vocational nurses.
13. Other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills:

• Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) by Texas Board of Nursing (BON) required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) by American Heart Association (AHA) required

Minimum Education:

LVN License issued by the Texas Board of Nursing

Minimum Experience:

None

Physical Requirements:

Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive:

This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215

Residency Requirement:

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.