Licensed Vocational Nurse, LVN

AAC Southwest; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

AAC Southwest in Houston, TX is expanding and seeks a motivated Licensed Vocational Nurse to join our office-based anesthesia practice. The role covers pre- and post-procedure care, IV initiation, vital signs, and emergency support at multiple Houston-area clinical sites.

Schedule: 3 days/week with travel to sites around the Houston area. Requires LVN licensure, NCLEX-VN, and BLS; ACLS to be completed within six months of hire. Competitive compensation based on experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program.
• Pass the NCLEX-VN.
• Experience caring for both pediatric and adult patients preferred.
• 5 years LVN experience in an acute care setting or similar setting.
• Possesses an excellent command of the English language, medical and scientific terminology.
• Active BLS certification is required at the time of hire, with ACLS certification to be completed within six months.

Responsibilities

• Start peripheral IVs independently on adult and pediatric patients.
• Obtain and document pre-operative vital signs, blood glucose, and other required pre-procedure screening information.
• Monitor patients before and after their procedure, and recognize and escalated changes in condition to the anesthesia provider.
• Assist with emergency response as directed by the anesthesia provider.
• Support room setup, supply readiness, and turnover between cases.

Skills

IV insertion

Vital signs

Pre-op screening

Emergency response

Pediatric and adult care

English language proficiency

Education

Accredited practical nursing program

NCLEX-VN

Job description

AAC Southwest is expanding, and we are looking for a motivated and engaged individual to join our team as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in Houston, TX.

We are an office-based anesthesia practice that provides a comprehensive peri-operative solution for physicians, surgeons, and dentists, allowing them to perform procedures in their offices. Our anesthesiology team provides the personnel, equipment and supplies necessary to allow our services to be provided within an office setting. Be a part of a team that provides safety, quality, and patient satisfaction that is second to none! We operate during regular business hours, Monday–Friday, with no evenings, Sundays, or holidays required.

What we Value.

• We care about the people we work with and the people we care for.
• Teamwork and collaboration are the cornerstone to delivering the best possible care and service to our patients and clients.
• Our highest priorities are patient safety, client satisfaction, and staff support.
• We don't just say these words, we live them.

What we Expect.

We recruit team members not only on their clinical skills but on their interpersonal skills. We make it a priority to provide the best possible experience for both our patients and our clients. We approach each new day and each new patient with enthusiasm and professionalism. We want you to come to work each day with a passion to surpass our customer expectations.

What You'll Do.

• Start peripheral IVs independently on adult and pediatric patients.
• Obtain and document pre-operative vital signs, blood glucose, and other required pre-procedure screening information.
• Monitor patients before and after their procedure, and recognize and escalated changes in condition to the anesthesia provider.
• Assist with emergency response as directed by the anesthesia provider.
• Support room setup, supply readiness, and turnover between cases.

Schedule: 3 days/week. This role requires travel to clinical sites around the Houston, TX area.

Position Requirements.

• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program
• Pass the NCLEX-VN
• Experience caring for both pediatric and adult patients preferred.
• 5 years LVN experience in an acute care setting or similar setting
• Possesses an excellent command of the English language, medical and scientific terminology.
• Active BLS certification is required at the time of hire, with the condition that ACLS certification must be successfully completed within six months of employment.

Compensation and Benefits: Competitive compensation based on experience. Benefits summary, and link to benefits available upon initial screening.

AAC Southwest is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.