Licensed Vocational Nurse I,II - Bayshore Multispecialty Clinic

UTHealth Houston • Houston, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Vocational Nurse functions as a member of the clinical team, providing focused care to assigned patients with predictable healthcare needs. The role aims to provide care that is safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable. The LVN works under appropriate clinical supervision and, under their own license, provides technical components of care, including medication administration and clinical procedures. Employees must permanently reside and work in Texas. This is a security-sensitive position.

Requirements

• Texas Board of Nursing (BON) Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Graduate of an education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s).
• Must permanently reside and work in Texas.
• Meet the security-sensitive position requirements described in the posting.

Responsibilities

• Promote quality patient care and customer service and satisfaction.
• Provide directed practice under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice nurse, physician assistant, physician, dentist, or podiatrist.
• Provide technical components of care under the LVN's own license, such as medication administration and clinical procedures.
• Collect data and perform focused patient assessments.
• Participate in the plan of care and implement appropriate aspects of care within scope of practice.
• Solicit orders or initiate standing orders for prescription refills and implement standing delegation orders as needed for specific patient population management.
• Implement teaching plans for patients with well-defined health problems and learning needs.
• Provide direct basic care to assigned patients.
• Perform telephone messaging and in-person screening, with appropriate follow-up.
• Support clinic and patient flow, including clinic preparation, stocking supplies, reviewing the EHR, preparing for and assisting with procedures, and scheduling appointments.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Adhere to vocational nursing standards of practice.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees.
• Paid holidays, a preventative leave day, vacation, and sick time; the posting states this equates to approximately 37–38 days per year.
• Increasing vacation accrual with tenure.
• Monthly longevity payments after two years of service.
• Retirement/pension plan.
• Free financial and legal counseling.
• Free mental health counseling services.
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs.
• Employee discounts, including entertainment, car rentals, and cell phones.
• Resources for child and elder care.

What This Job Offers

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