Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - TCP Palm Center

Texas Children's Medical Center • Houston, TX

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About The Position

We are searching for a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) TCP Palm Center -- 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 Vaccination and triage experience

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
• 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

What This Job Offers

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