Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - TCP Cypresswood

We are searching for a LVN - someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will gather information, assess and provide direct care to patients. Works collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team to render age appropriate care.

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Job Duties & Responsibilities

Assists in the collection of patient / family data that may include biophysical, psychosocial, developmental, cultural, and environmental information per practice protocol.

Collects and documents vital signs, BMI, height / weight and reason for visit with 100% accuracy. Updates documentation to include if patient has received care at any other location since last visit.

Prepares patient for examination per practice protocol.

Assists provider, as directed, during treatments, examinations and testing as directed by provider and within scope of practice.

Completes treatments as directed by provider and within scope of practice.

Documents all interventions per practice protocol.

Administers medication and immunizations as directed by provider per practice protocol.

Documents administration of medication and immunizations in the electronic health record per practice protocol.

Provides patient / family education as instructed by the provider or practice protocol.

Documents such education in the electronic health record.

Tasks are measured by observation of evaluator, feedback of provider and review of electronic health record.

Provides patient / family education as instructed by the provider or practice protocol.

Documents such education in the electronic health record.

Tasks are measured by observation of evaluator, feedback of provider and review of electronic health record.

Assesses patient's eligibility for referral by verifying coverage with payer prior to initiating referral.

Collects specimens and performs laboratory test

Verifies provider order and patient per practice protocol.

Demonstrates Creating SMILES and AIDET philosophies to patients, families and co-workers

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.

Skills & Requirements

H.S. Diploma or GED And Other Diploma or Certificate from a school of vocational nursing Required

OR Documentation from the Texas Board of Nursing verifying an exception to the requirement for a diploma from a school of vocational nursing

LVN - Lic-Licensed Vocational Nurses State of Texas OR Nurse Licensure Compact And

BLS - Cert-Basic Life Support American Heart Association