LPN LVN Specialist - Houston, TX

Medical Group Alaska; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos QTC Health Services in Houston, TX seeks an LPN/LVN Specialist to provide on-site patient care and travel regionally up to 70% to support homebound visits. You will assist clinicians, administer meds, perform diagnostics, and help with office duties while ensuring compliance and high-quality service.

Ideal candidates hold an active LPN/LVN license, BLS, and an NLC, with 3+ years in primary or urgent care, and reside within commuting distance of Houston.

Qualifications

• LPN/LVN license in good standing.
• Minimum 3+ years clinical experience in primary care, family practice, internal medicine, urgent care or ER.
• Residence within commutable distance to Houston, TX clinic.
• Proficiency with manual vitals, EKGs, blood draws and venipuncture.
• BLS certification and NLC required; able to travel up to 70%.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinical provider with exams, taking histories, injections and immunizations.
• Perform orders, administer meds and treatments as directed.
• Execute standard diagnostics like 10-lead EKGs and venipuncture.
• Support housekeeping, front office duties and data entry as needed.
• Travel up to 70% regionally to support home visits.

Skills

LPN/LVN license

BLS (American Heart)

NLC (Nurse Licensure Compact)

EKG

Venipuncture

Manual vitals

Blood draws

Education

LPN/LVN diploma or certificate

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $32.18 USD to $35.56 USD
  The posted range is the estimated budget amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including level of position, skill set, experience, qualifications, location, internal equity, and other job-related reasons.
• Travel Required : Yes

Description

Leidos QTC Medical Services, Inc., operating under the brand name Leidos QTC Health Services and our affiliated medical professional corporations ("PCs"), include Jamshid Tamiry, M.D., P.C., dba QTC Medical Group of Alaska, is seeking an LPN/ LVN Specialist at our Houston, TX clinic to help ensure our service members get the best care possible. You will see patients on-site at our clinic in Houston and travel up to 70% regionally to support homebound patient visits.

As a LPN/LVN with Jamshid Tamiry, M.D., P.C., dba QTC Medical Group of Alaska, a Leidos QTC Health Service affiliated professional corporation, you will:

• Provide assistance to attending clinical provider including: assisting patients, taking medical histories, injections of medications and immunizations, etc.
• Accurately receive and carry out clinical staff/provider orders
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered by the clinical provider
• Perform standard diagnostic procedures accurately, efficiently, and with the highest quality including but not limited to: 10-lead electrocardiograms, proficient venipuncture, and preparation and/or running of lab specimens for laboratory courier, pulmonary function test (PFTs), arterial flow Doppler studies, and other clinical diagnostic studies assigned to meet the needs of the organization
• Perform housekeeping functions such as changing exam room table paper, upkeep of cleanliness of the entire office (exam rooms, bathrooms, waiting area, front office, lab room, etc.), ensuring all equipment is clean and presentable
• Chaperone during examinations as required or requested
• If fluent in other languages, assist claimants and providers with translation of questionnaire forms or during evaluation, as necessary
• Be responsible for front office duties such as answering telephones, preparing schedules and confirming appointments, data entry (e.g., referral contracts, post appointment information, review of computerized worksheets manually completed by claimants), filing and inventory including set-up of workstations and computers, troubleshooting computer/internet issues and coordinating with shipping vendors
• Verify information through dialogue with clinical provider on all orders/instructions given. Assist in the retrieval of diagnostic tests for upload into propriety software application
• Partner with operational teams and assists in provisioning of medical records
• Assist in the reconciliation and identification of medications for upload and possible refill in the EMR application
• Work with providers and operational teams to ensure reports are submitted timely and accurately, may assist in preparation and delivery of reports
• Be responsible for administrative duties on-site including completion of expense reports in a timely manner following company policy
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
• Have the ability to travel up to 70% of the time

Required Qualifications

• A High School Diploma, or equivalent GED. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of education
• Graduation from a state approved and accredited licensed practical nurse/licensed vocational nurse diploma or certificate from a program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• A minimum of 3+ years of hands‑on clinical experience in Primary Care, Family Care, Internal Medicine, Urgent Care and/or ER
• You must reside within commutable distance to our Houston, TX Clinic
• Current use and proficiency of/in Manual Vitals, EKGs, Blood Draws, and Venipuncture
• Must possess a valid, current, unencumbered LPN/LVN license to practice as a nurse by the state Board of Nursing
• BLS for Healthcare Provider with the American Heart Association certification or higher
• A Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) to operate across the U.S. (prior to hire)
• A valid U.S. Real I.D. and Driver’s License and ability/willingness to drive between work locations
• CAOHC Certification required within 90 days of hire (paid for by the company)
• Ability to pass a medical clearance consisting of passing an N95 respirator fit test, properly wearing organizational standard respiratory protective equipment as required, passing a Tuberculosis/TB test, and receiving a Hepatitis A/B vaccine series or passing a Hepatitis A/B Titer test and other medical clearances/vaccinations as required.
• If applicable, must be able to pass a federal background check and/or obtain and maintain additional clearances as specified by the contract (e.g., NACI, PIV, SMS, TMS).

Additional Information

• Training: 3 weeks of comprehensive onboarding and training. Week 1 - online compliance on-site in Houston Clinic, week 2 - on-site out of our Nashville corporate office for hands on clinical training, week 3 - systems training with the leadership team
• Shift: (When in Clinic) Monday through Friday, with flexible hours between 7:30am -5:30pm, (When Traveling) Sunday through Saturday, hours vary
• Travel requirements: Up to 70% regional travel (outside of the state), potentially some national travel if needed

Leidos QTC Medical Services, Inc., operating under the brand name Leidos QTC Health Services and collaborating closely with government and non-government customers to address current and future program needs within the health services domain. In coordination with the PCs, we specialize in disability-focused medical examinations, independent medical exams and review services, occupational health services, diagnostic testing, and case management solutions. As innovators, we focus on advancing technologies that improve service delivery, with a particular emphasis on enhancing accessibility for examinees in rural communities. With a proven track record of continuous improvement and steady growth, we now handle over 2 million appointments annually.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. As a result, we offer meaningful and engaging careers to support you and your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

Leidos QTC Health Services is a VEVRAA Federal contractor. Leidos QTC Health Services and each of its affiliated PCs are Equal Opportunity Employers. We have an ongoing commitment to affirmative action and the creation of a workplace free of discrimination, harassment and retaliation. We recruit, hire, train, and promote individuals in all job titles without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, people with disabilities protected under law, and protected veteran status.

Travel Required

Yes . up to 70%

Preferred

High School Diploma or better.

Licensed Practical Nurse

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