LVN: Dynamic Patient Care in a Fast-Paced Team

Texas Children's; Humble (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide direct patient care in a fast-paced setting. You will gather patient data, assess needs, and collaborate with the healthcare team to deliver age-appropriate care.

Responsibilities include collecting data, vital signs, preparing patients for exams, assisting with treatments, administering medications, and documenting in the electronic health record. BLS and TX LVN licensure are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Diploma/certificate from a school of vocational nursing or TX Board of Nursing exception.
• LVN license in the State of Texas required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association required.

Responsibilities

• Collect patient and family data per practice protocol (biophysical, psychosocial, developmental, cultural, environmental).
• Collect and document vital signs, BMI, height, weight, and visit rationale with accuracy; note prior care locations.
• Prepare patients for examinations per practice protocol.
• Assist providers during treatments, examinations, and testing within scope of practice.
• Complete treatments as directed by the provider within scope of practice.
• Document all interventions per practice protocol.
• Administer medications and immunizations per protocol; document in the EHR.
• Provide patient and family education as instructed; document in the EHR.
• Verify payer coverage and patient eligibility before referrals.
• Collect specimens and perform laboratory tests.
• Verify provider orders and patient identity per protocol.
• Demonstrate SMILES and AIDET in interactions with patients and staff.
• Performance evaluated via observer feedback and EHR review.
• Undergo respiratory fit testing per occupational health standards.

Skills

Patient assessment

Vital signs collection

Medication administration

Documentation

Patient education

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational nursing diploma/certificate or TX BON exemption

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license, TX

BLS certification (AHA)

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Texas Children's is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide direct patient care in a fast-paced setting. You will gather patient data, assess needs, and collaborate with the healthcare team to deliver age-appropriate care.

Responsibilities include collecting data, vital signs, preparing patients for exams, assisting with treatments, administering medications, and documenting in the electronic health record. BLS and TX LVN licensure are required.