Licensed Vocational Nurse
IQVIA•Austin, TX
•$43,400 - $108,200•Onsite
About The Position
The Licensed Vocational Nurse provides basic medical care to patients under the supervision of RNs and physicians. The LVN advocates for patient safety and protocol integrity, follows nursing standards, and communicates effectively to support clinical trials and quality patient care. This is a full-time, on-site role in Austin and Houston, Texas.
Requirements
- Current Texas Licensed Vocational Nurse license.
- Current BLS/ACLS certification, or ability to obtain it within 90 days of employment.
- IV and venous access device management skills.
Responsibilities
- Obtains, monitors, and documents vital signs, including pulse, blood pressure, temperature, respiratory rate, height, and weight.
- Confirms and documents fasting status.
- Obtains and documents pain and fatigue scales.
- Accesses, flushes, and deaccesses central venous access devices using aseptic technique.
- Obtains peripheral venous access using aseptic technique.
- Obtains clinical laboratory tests and study-specific specimens according to patient schedules and protocol guidelines.
- Obtains good-quality ECGs according to patient schedules and protocol guidelines.
- Collects and reviews medication lists and diaries as appropriate.
- Assists RNs and physicians with procedures or examinations.
- Prepares laboratory requisitions and supplies.
- Maintains cleanliness of draw stations and work areas.
- Inventories and requests supplies as necessary.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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