Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - TCP Grand Parkway

Job Description We are searching for a LVN — someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will gather information, assess and provide direct care to patients. Works collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team to render age appropriate care. We are searching for a LVN — someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will gather information, assess and provide direct care to patients. Works collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team to render age appropriate care. Think you’ve got what it takes? Job Duties & Responsibilities Assists in the collection of patient/family data that may include biophysical, psychosocial, developmental, cultural, and environmental information per practice protocol. Collects and documents vital signs, BMI, height/weight and reason for visit with 100% accuracy. Updates documentation to include if patient has received care at any other location since last visit. Prepares patient for examination per practice protocol. Assists provider, as directed, during treatments, examinations and testing as directed by provider and within scope of practice. Completes treatments as directed by provider and within scope of practice. Documents all interventions per practice protocol. Administers medication and immunizations as directed by provider per practice protocol. Documents administration of medication and immunizations in the electronic health record per practice protocol. Provides patient/family education as instructed by the provider or practice protocol. Documents such education in the electronic health record. Tasks are measured by observation of evaluator, feedback of provider and review of electronic health record. Provides patient/family education as instructed by the provider or practice protocol. Documents such education in the electronic health record. Tasks are measured by observation of evaluator, feedback of provider and review of electronic health record. Assesses patient’s eligibility for referral by verifying coverage with payer prior to initiating referral. Collects specimens and performs laboratory test Verifies provider order and patient per practice protocol. Demonstrates Creating SMILES and AIDET philosophies to patients, families and co-workers Skills & Requirements 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 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. About Us 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Texas Children's Hospital