Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Ambulatory Float Pool, Star Squad

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) • Pearland, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Vocational Nurse provides direct nursing care to an assigned group of patients and performs nursing procedures within the scope of their education and demonstrated abilities. This is an on-site ambulatory float-pool role that requires floating to cover all ambulatory network clinics and occasional travel to locations in Orange, Katy, and Conroe.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and as needed on occasion. Actual salary is commensurate with experience.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Licensed Vocational Nurse program.
• Texas vocational nurse license or permit.
• Current BLS certification.
• Willingness to travel and float among ambulatory network clinics.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of outpatient or acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to assigned patients.
• Participate in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care.
• Perform admission, discharge, and transfer procedures.
• Use the nursing plan of care in daily assignments; review and, under supervision, modify the plan of care.
• Observe and record patients’ signs, symptoms, behaviors, and physiological status; propose revisions to interventions and desired outcomes.
• Deliver designated nursing interventions consistent with the medical plan of care.
• Notify appropriate nursing and medical staff of changes in patient status; recognize care priorities, multidisciplinary treatment plans, and potential patient care crises.
• Follow physicians’ orders in delivering nursing care.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records.
• Safely and properly administer medications and treatments.
• Execute written physicians’ orders for assigned patients.
• Assemble equipment and supplies for diagnostic or treatment procedures in the specialty service area; perform or assist with procedures or treatments.
• Follow infection-control and isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in patient care.
• Document nursing care in assigned patient records.
• Adhere to department internal controls.
• Perform related duties as required.
• Float to cover ambulatory network clinics and travel to locations in Orange, Katy, and Conroe as needed.

What This Job Offers

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