Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) TCP Fulshear at Texas Children's Hospital

Houston, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient assessment, Direct patient care, Medication administration, Immunizations, Triage, Nebulizer treatment, Ear irrigation, Dressing changes, Specimen collection, Laboratory testing, Pediatric assessment, OSHA guidelines, CLIA/COLA guidelines, Patient education, Basic Life Support, Electronic filing

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

We are searching for a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) TCP Fulshear-- someone to gather information, assess and provide direct care to patients. Works collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team to render age-appropriate care. TCP Fulshear: 6623 W Cross Creek Bend Ln, Fulshear, TX 77441 Qualifications: * High school graduate, GED, or equivalent * Diploma or Certificate from a school of vocational nursing OR Documentation from the Texas Board of Nursing verifying an exception to the requirement for a diploma from a school of vocational nursing * Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) by the State of Texas Board of Nurse Examiners or Compact * Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from the American Heart Association * Knowledge of pediatric assessment and treatment * Knowledge of related OSHA and CLIA/COLA guidelines and requirements, general office tasks, confidentiality and filing system * Proficiency with treatments such as nebulizer, ear irrigation and dressing changes * 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. Responsibilities: * Assists with the collection of patient/family data * Provides general patient care * Administers medication and immunizations * Supports patient/families in self-management of their health through assisting with education * Triages patients * Coordinates referrals * Collects specimens and performs laboratory test * Demonstrates Creating SMILES and AIDET philosophies to patients, families, and co-workers Texas Children’s Pediatrics is the nation’s largest primary pediatric care network with more than 200 physicians dedicated to the health care needs of infants to teenagers in over 50 locations throughout the greater Houston area. As part of our goal to build a community of healthy children, Texas Children's Pediatrics Community Cares Program provides trusted, high-quality pediatric medical services for children who otherwise would seek care from emergency centers or possibly go without care or treatment due to low family incomes and/or lack of health insurance. To join our community of 15,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org 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 Licensed Vocational Nurse will gather patient data, perform assessments, and provide direct care to pediatric patients. They will also administer medications, perform laboratory tests, and coordinate referrals while collaborating with the healthcare team.