Licensed Vocational Nurse, LVN
About The Position
AAC Southwest is expanding, and we are looking for a motivated and engaged individual to join our team as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in Houston, TX. We are an office-based anesthesia practice that provides a comprehensive peri-operative solution for physicians, surgeons, and dentists, allowing them to perform procedures in their offices. Our anesthesiology team provides the personnel, equipment and supplies necessary to allow our services to be provided within an office setting. Be a part of a team that provides safety, quality, and patient satisfaction that is second to none! We operate during regular business hours, Monday–Friday, with no evenings, Sundays, or holidays required. We care about the people we work with and the people we care for. Teamwork and collaboration are the cornerstone to delivering the best possible care and service to our patients and clients. Our highest priorities are patient safety, client satisfaction, and staff support. We don't just say these words, we live them. We recruit team members not only on their clinical skills but on their interpersonal skills. We make it a priority to provide the best possible experience for both our patients and our clients. We approach each new day and each new patient with enthusiasm and professionalism. We want you to come to work each day with a passion to surpass our customer expectations.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program
- Pass the NCLEX-VN
- 5 years LVN experience in an acute care setting or similar setting
- Possesses an excellent command of the English language, medical and scientific terminology.
- Active BLS certification is required at the time of hire, with the condition that ACLS certification must be successfully completed within six months of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience caring for both pediatric and adult patients preferred.
Responsibilities
- Start peripheral IVs independently on adult and pediatric patients.
- Obtain and document pre-operative vital signs, blood glucose, and other required pre-procedure screening information.
- Monitor patients before and after their procedure, and recognize and escalate changes in condition to the anesthesia provider.
- Assist with emergency response as directed by the anesthesia provider.
- Support room setup, supply readiness, and turnover between cases.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation based on experience.
- Benefits summary, and link to benefits available upon initial screening.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
