Pediatric LVN: Elevate Patient Care in Fast-Paced Clinic

Texas Children's Hospital; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children’s Pediatrics is seeking an LVN to provide direct patient care in a fast-paced pediatric setting. You will collect data, document essential information, and assist with examinations and treatments under the supervision of providers.

Responsibilities include administering meds and immunizations, educating families, and documenting all activities in the electronic health record. Respiratory fit testing is required as part of safety standards.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED and vocational nursing certificate required.
• Board of Nursing documentation acceptable if diploma not required.
• Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in Texas is required.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association is required.

Responsibilities

• Collect patient data including biophysical, psychosocial, developmental, cultural, and environmental information per protocol.
• Record vital signs, BMI, height/weight and visit reason with accuracy; update records for prior care locations.
• Prepare patient for examination and assist provider during treatments, exams, and testing within scope of practice.
• Administer medications and immunizations per provider directives and document in the EHR.
• Provide patient/family education as instructed and document in the EHR.
• Verify payer coverage when referring patients and collect specimens for lab testing.

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED And Other Diploma or Certificate from a school of vocational nursing

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

Job description

Texas Children’s Pediatrics is seeking an LVN to provide direct patient care in a fast-paced pediatric setting. You will collect data, document essential information, and assist with examinations and treatments under the supervision of providers.

Responsibilities include administering meds and immunizations, educating families, and documenting all activities in the electronic health record. Respiratory fit testing is required as part of safety standards.