Licensed Vocational Nurse I/II - Pediatrics Nephrology (TMC)

McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics at UTHealth Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution is looking for a Licensed Vocational Nurse to join their Pediatric Nephrology Clinic in Houston. In this role, you will provide direct care to patients, implement care plans, and support the clinical team. UTHealth Houston offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid medical premiums and generous time off.

Benefits

100% paid medical premiums

Generous time off

Longevity Pay

Retirement/pension plan

Free mental health counseling services

Qualifications

• Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and adhere to safety standards.
• Implement teaching plans for patients.
• Assist with clinical procedures and maintain patient privacy.

Skills

Patient Care

Data Collection

Medication Administration

Education

LVN License issued by the Texas Board of Nursing

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Licensed Vocational Nurse I/II - Pediatrics Nephrology (TMC)

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Job Description

What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.

The Licensed Vocational Nurse working in our Pediatric Nephrology Clinic 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

UT Physicians nephrologists remain at the forefront of techniques for treatment through research in hypertension, dialysis, and transplantation. Ongoing research studies focus on managing chronic kidney disease (CKD) and high blood pressure. We collaborate with most national and some international pediatric research networks to better understand how to manage our patients and their disorders.

Benefits

Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:

• 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
• The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
• Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
  
  

We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...

• Free financial and legal counseling
• Free mental health counseling services
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
• Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
• Resources for child and elder care
• Plus many more!
  
  

Position Location:

UTHealth Houston Pediatric Nephrology

6410 Fannin Street, Houston, TX 77030

Schedule: Full-Time, Mon-Fri

Position Key Accountabilities

• Performs responsibilities in a manner that promotes quality patient care and customer service/satisfaction.
• Directed practice under supervision of registered nurse, advanced practice nurse, physician assistant, physician, dentist or podiatrist.
• Functions under own license providing technical component of care such as medication administration and clinical procedures.
• Collects data and performs focused patient assessments
• Participates in the plan of care.
• Implements appropriate aspects of care within scope of practice.
• Solicits orders or initiates standing orders for prescription refills and implements standing delegation orders as necessary for specific patient population management.
• Implements teaching plans for patients with well-defined health problems and well-defined learning needs.
• Provides direct basic care to assigned patients.
• Performs telephone messaging and in person screening with appropriate follow up.
• 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.
• Adheres to standards of practice for vocational nurses.
• 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
  
  

Veteran Information

Military occupations that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include but are not limited to: 0904, 0906, 0944, 46N1E, 46N1, 46N3, 46N4, 46NX, 66b, 66C, 66H, 68C, L03A, 4A0X1, 66E, 66G, 66S, 290X, 46AX, 46FX

For a complete list please visit www.uthealth-veterans.jobs.

Residency Requirement

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

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University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston)

Established in 1972 by The University of Texas System Board of Regents, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston) is Houston’s Health University and Texas’ resource for health care education, innovation, scientific discovery and excellence in patient care. The most comprehensive academic health center in the UT System and the U.S. Gulf Coast region, UTHealth Houston is home to schools of biomedical informatics, biomedical sciences, dentistry, nursing and public health and the John P. and Kathrine G. McGovern Medical School. UTHealth Houston includes The University of Texas Harris County Psychiatric Center, as well as the growing clinical practices UT Physicians, UT Dentists and UT Health Services. The university’s primary teaching hospitals are Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital and Harris Health Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital.

UTHealth Houston Benefits

UTHealth Houston offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. For more information on our benefits programs please refer to our benefits page.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UTHealth Houston is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law or university policy. Reasonable accommodation, based on disability or religious observances, will be considered in accordance with applicable law and UTHealth Houston policy. The University maintains affirmative action programs with respect to women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and eligible veterans in accordance with applicable law.

All UTHealth Houston employees who are assigned to work at a location that is subject to the affiliated partner’s hospital, clinical offices, or agency are required to abide by UTHealth Houston’s rules and regulations, as well as the affiliate’s rules and regulations.

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