Pediatric LVN: Hands-on Care in Fast-Paced Clinic

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

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital in Houston seeks a dedicated Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to join our team. You will gather patient information, assess needs, and provide direct care in a fast-paced pediatric setting, collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure age-appropriate treatment.

You will document care in the electronic health record, administer medications as directed, educate families, and support the provider during exams and procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Diploma or certificate from a school of vocational nursing required, OR documentation from the Texas Board of Nursing verifying an exception to the vocational nursing diploma requirement.
• Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license in the State of Texas required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association required.

Responsibilities

• Collect patient data and vital signs per practice protocol.
• Prepare patients for examinations and assist providers during treatments.
• Administer medications and immunizations as directed and document in EHR.
• Document all interventions per practice protocol.
• Provide patient and family education and support as instructed.
• Verify payer coverage before initiating referrals and document accordingly.
• Gather specimens and perform laboratory tests as indicated.
• Demonstrate SMILES and AIDET communication philosophies with patients and families.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Documentation

Communication

Education

LVN license (Texas)

Vocational nursing diploma or TX BON exception

BLS certification

Job description

Texas Children's Hospital in Houston seeks a dedicated Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to join our team. You will gather patient information, assess needs, and provide direct care in a fast-paced pediatric setting, collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure age-appropriate treatment.

You will document care in the electronic health record, administer medications as directed, educate families, and support the provider during exams and procedures.