Licensed Vocation Nurse (LVN) - TCP North Shore

Texas Children's Medical Center • Houston, TX

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About The Position

We are searching for a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) TCP North Shore -- 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 "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

Requirements

• 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

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees