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Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - TCP Piney Point
Houston, TX, US
We are searching for a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) TCP Piney Point-- someone to gather information, assess and provide direct care to patients. Works collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team to render age-appropriate care.
Think you’ve got what it takes?
Knowledge of pediatric assessment and treatment
Knowledge of related OSHA and CLIA/COLA guidelines and requirements, general office tasks, confidentiality and filing system
Proficiency with treatments such as nebulizer, ear irrigation and dressing changes
Qualifications:
High school graduate, GED, or equivalent
Diploma or Certificate from a school of vocational nursing OR Documentation from the Texas Board of Nursing verifying an exception to the requirement for a diploma from a school of vocational nursing
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) by the State of Texas Board of Nurse Examiners or Compact
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from the American Heart Association
"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. "
Demonstrates SMILES and AIDET philosophies to patients, families and coworkers
Acknowledges the customer
Identifies self
Gives customer a time expectation
Keeps customers informed by explaining all tasks, processes and procedures
Thank the customer
Adheres to Standards of Behavior
Tasks are measured by observation of evaluator
Responsibilities:
Assists with the collection of patient/family data
Provides general patient care
Administers medication and immunizations
Supports patient/families in self-management of their health through assisting with education
Triages patients
Coordinates referrals
Collects specimens and performs laboratory test
Demonstrates Creating SMILES and AIDET philosophies to patients, families, and co-workers
About Texas Children’s
Texas Children’s Pediatrics is the nation’s largest primary pediatric care network with more than 200 physicians dedicated to the health care needs of infants to teenagers in over 50 locations throughout the greater Houston area. As part of our goal to build a community of healthy children, Texas Children's Pediatrics Community Cares Program provides trusted, high-quality pediatric medical services for children who otherwise would seek care from emergency centers or possibly go without care or treatment due to low family incomes and/or lack of health insurance.
To join our community of 14,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities.
Texas Children’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
