Licensed Vocational Nurse

IQVIA • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Licensed Vocational Nurse provides basic medical care to patients under the supervision of RNs/Physicians. The LVN Nurse advocates for patient safety and protocol integrity, adheres to nursing standards, and communicates effectively to ensure effective conduct of clinical trials and quality patient care. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include but are not limited to the following:

Requirements

• IV and venous access device management skills
• Current BLS/ACLS or obtained within 90 days of employment
• Current Texas Licensed Vocational Nurse

Responsibilities

• Obtains, monitors, and documents vital signs to include pulse, blood pressure, temperature, respiratory rate, height, and weight.
• Confirms and documents fasting status.
• Obtains and documents pain scale and fatigue scale.
• Accesses, flushes, and deaccesses central venous access devices using aseptic technique.
• Obtains peripheral venous access using aseptic technique.
• Obtains clinical labs and study specific specimens according to the patient’s schedule and protocol guidelines.
• Obtains good quality ECGs according to the patient’s schedule and protocol guidelines.
• Collects and reviews medication lists and diaries as appropriate.
• Assists RNs/Physicians with procedures or examinations.
• Prepares laboratory requisitions and supplies.
• Maintains cleanliness of draw stations are work areas.
• Inventories and requests supplies as necessary
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed