Licensed Vocational Nurse (1648) at US Heart & Vascular

Houston, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Nursing Policies, Patient Instructions, Communication, OSHA Regulations, Crash Cart Maintenance, HIPAA Compliance, Supply Ordering, Patient Scheduling, Pharmacy Refill Approval, Equipment Cleaning, Stress Testing, Emergency Protocols, Training New Team Members, Pacemaker Review, Documentation

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Details Job Location: MCA - Memorial City Main - Houston, TX 77024 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: Associates Degree Job Shift: Day Job Category: Other Positions US Heart and Vascular are in search of a Licensed Vocational Nurse to join our team at Memorial Katy Cardiology in Houston, TX. Responsibilities & Duties Provides patient care as a health care team member within the scope of the license. Familiar with nursing policies, procedures, and protocols and implements appropriately in the care of patients. Provides instructions to patients regarding treatment plans, medications, and follow-up needed by phone. Communicates effectively with other healthcare team members, including accurate documentation in patient charts. Follows OSHA regulations and safety guidelines. Responsible for maintaining all crash carts and quarterly auditing of medications and defibrillators. Documentation of completion. Follows HIPM policies and procedures. Respect and maintain patient confidentiality. Complete supply ordering. Handles patient phone calls to the nurse and refers information to the physician or provider per Telephone Communication Protocol. Returns phone calls to patients to communicate the treatment plan effectively and documents all interactions in the patient's record. Schedules patient office visits as needed and coordinates with Front Office Staff. Approves pharmacy refills per protocol. Cleans and disinfects equipment/instruments per protocol. Familiar with and able to assist in stress tests. Utilizes correct patient consent for stress testing. Familiar with emergency treatment equipment and protocols. Responds calmly and efficiently during emergencies. Assist as assigned with emergency equipment monthly supply checklist. Initiates training of new LVN team members. Reviews PT/INRs and communicates results and medication changes as needed. Reviews remote patient pacemaker and defibrillator transmissions and provides results to physicians. Communicates effectively urgent messages when necessary. Requirements Graduate of an accredited school of nursing One year of nursing experience is preferred. Cardiology Medical Office experience desirable. Current Texas LVN license, current CPR certification. About Houston, TX: Houston is a diverse city with a booming job market in energy, healthcare, and tech. It has no state income tax, an affordable cost of living, and world-class dining and entertainment. Green spaces, museums, and pro sports teams add to its appeal. Whether for career growth or culture, Houston has it all. Qualifications

Responsibilities

The Licensed Vocational Nurse provides patient care as part of a healthcare team, implements nursing policies, and communicates effectively with patients and team members. Responsibilities also include maintaining equipment, scheduling visits, and assisting with stress tests.