LVN - Pediatric Care in a Fast-Paced Setting

Texas Children's Hospital; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Texas Children's Hospital is seeking a licensed vocational nurse (LVN) to provide direct patient care in a fast-paced pediatric setting in Houston, TX. The role collaborates with the healthcare team to deliver age-appropriate care and gather comprehensive patient data.

Responsibilities include collecting vital signs, preparing patients for exams, assisting providers, administering medications, and documenting in the electronic health record.

Formación

• H.S. Diploma or GED and other diploma or certificate from a school of vocational nursing required.
• Or documentation from the Texas Board of Nursing verifying an exception to the requirement for a diploma from a school of vocational nursing.
• LVN - Lic-Licensed Vocational Nurses State of Texas.
• BLS - Cert-Basic Life Support American Heart Association.

Responsabilidades

• Assists in collecting patient data including biophysical, psychosocial, developmental and environmental information.
• Collects and documents vital signs, BMI, height/weight and reason for visit with 100% accuracy; updates records for prior care locations.
• Prepares patient for examination per protocol and assists provider during treatments and testing.
• Completes treatments and documents all interventions per protocol.
• Administers medications and immunizations and records in the EHR per protocol.
• Provides patient/family education as instructed and documents in the EHR.
• Verifies provider orders and assists with referrals as needed.
• Assesses patient eligibility for referrals by verifying payer coverage before initiating referrals.

Conocimientos

H.S. Diploma

BLS certification

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Educación

H.S. Diploma or GED

LVN license

BLS certification

Descripción del empleo

Texas Children's Hospital is seeking a licensed vocational nurse (LVN) to provide direct patient care in a fast-paced pediatric setting in Houston, TX. The role collaborates with the healthcare team to deliver age-appropriate care and gather comprehensive patient data.

Responsibilities include collecting vital signs, preparing patients for exams, assisting providers, administering medications, and documenting in the electronic health record.