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Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - TCP Greenpark

TCH Medical Center
Full-time
On-site
Houston, Texas, United States
Description

We are searching for a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Greenpark-- 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.


Think you’ve got what it takes?



  • 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


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


"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. "


Demonstrates SMILES and AIDET philosophies to patients, families and coworkers



  • Acknowledges the customer

  • Identifies self

  • Gives customer a time expectation

  • Keeps customers informed by explaining all tasks, processes and procedures

  • Thank the customer

  • Adheres to Standards of Behavior

  • Tasks are measured by observation of evaluator


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