Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Outpatient Diabetes/Endocrine Clinic at Texas Children's Careers

Houston, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Licensed Vocational Nurse, Outpatient Care, Diabetes Management, Endocrine Care, Patient Data Collection, Patient Education, Vital Signs, Medication Administration, Immunization Administration, BLS Certification, Electronic Prescriptions, Patient Coordination, Family-Centered Care, Cost-Effective Care, Respiratory Fit Testing

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

We are searching for a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) with our Outpatient Diabetes/Endocrine clinic - someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you’ll provide quality basic nursing care as you assist the health care team in collecting data, planning, educating, implementing, and evaluating age-appropriate care that is family-centered and cost-effective. As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards. Think you’ve got what it takes? Qualifications * High school diploma or GED * Diploma from a school of nursing OR documentation from the Texas Board of Nursing verifying an exception to the requirement for a diploma from a school of vocational nursing * LVN License from the State of Texas * BLS certification with American Heart Association required Responsibilities * Assist in the collection of patient/family data that may include biophysical, psychosocial, developmental, cultural, and environmental information per practice protocol * Collect and document vital signs, BMI, height, weight, and the reason for visit, ensuring proper documentation along the way * Document current medications, allergies, and other information * Prepare patients for examinations per practice protocol * Assist providers, as directed, during treatments, examinations, and testing * Document all interventions per practice protocol * Call in or send electronic prescription refills as directed by the provider * Take messages and return calls from parents * Assist with emergency patient care * Keep rooms stocked with supplies per practice protocol and notify the Practice Manager of needed supplies * Participate as a member of the care team by working for the goals of the patient * Coordinate patient care by following up on lab results, ER visits, or any part of care that needs assistance * Administer and document medication and immunization as directed, and document adverse reactions to medications * Maintain and prepare reagents appropriately and document appropriately * Coordinate with patients and outside labs concerning lab specimens Since 1954, Texas Children’s has been leading the charge in patient care, education and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world. When you love what you do, it truly shows in the smiles of our patient families, employees and our numerous accolades such as being consistently ranked as the best children’s hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation by U.S. News & World Report as well as recognition from Houston Business Journal as one of this city’s Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years. Texas Children’s comprehensive health care network includes our primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center with expertise in over 40 pediatric subspecialties; the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI); the Feigin Tower for pediatric research; Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children’s care for communities north of Houston; and Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin, the new state-of-the-art facility providing world-class pediatric and maternal care to Austin and Central Texas families. We have also created Texas Children’s Health Plan, the nation’s first HMO focused on children; Texas Children’s Pediatrics, the largest pediatric primary care network in the country; Texas Children’s Urgent Care clinics that specialize in after-hours care tailored specifically for children; and a global health program that is channeling care to children and women all over the world. Texas Children’s Hospital is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest, most diverse and successful pediatric programs in the nation. To join our community of 15,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org [https://www.texaschildrenspeople.org/career/?job_id=414012] for career opportunities. Texas Children’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

Responsibilities

The LVN will provide quality basic nursing care by assisting the healthcare team in collecting data, planning, educating, implementing, and evaluating age-appropriate, family-centered, and cost-effective care. Key duties include collecting and documenting patient data, administering medications and immunizations as directed, and coordinating patient follow-up for lab results and external visits.