Pediatric LVN: Fast-Paced Care & Patient Education

Texas Children's Hospital; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children’s Hospital seeks an LVN to join our pediatric care team. The role involves gathering patient data, assessing needs, and providing direct age-appropriate care in a fast-paced setting.

You will collaborate with healthcare professionals, document accurately, and assist with treatments and immunizations per protocol. This position emphasizes patient education and safety as core duties.

Qualifications

• 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 And
• BLS - Cert-Basic Life Support American Heart Association

Responsibilities

• Assists in the collection of patient/family data per practice protocol.
• Collects and documents vital signs, BMI, height/weight and reason for visit with accuracy.
• Prepares patient for examination per practice protocol.
• Assists provider during treatments, examinations and testing within scope of practice.
• Completes treatments as directed by provider.
• Documents all interventions per practice protocol.
• Administers medication and immunizations per practice protocol.
• Documents administration of medication and immunizations in the EHR.
• Provides patient/family education per provider or practice protocol.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Documentation accuracy

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational nursing diploma or certificate

Texas Board of Nursing exception documentation

Tools

BLS - Basic Life Support

Job description

Texas Children’s Hospital seeks an LVN to join our pediatric care team. The role involves gathering patient data, assessing needs, and providing direct age-appropriate care in a fast-paced setting.

You will collaborate with healthcare professionals, document accurately, and assist with treatments and immunizations per protocol. This position emphasizes patient education and safety as core duties.