Licensed Vocational Nurse TCP Cinco Ranch

Texas Children's Careers•Katy, TX

43d•Onsite

About The Position

We are searching for a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) TCP Cinco Ranch-- 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? TCP Cinco Ranch - 24022 Cinco Village Center Blvd Ste. 100 Suite 100, Katy, TX "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. "

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
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

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
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