Texas Children's Hospital

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - TCP Houston Pediatric Associates

Texas Children's Hospital  •  Houston, TX (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

At our company, our mission starts with our people. Guided by our HEART values—Humility, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Trust—we strive to create a workplace where teammates feel valued, supported, and empowered to do their best work every day. As a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), you’ll gather patient information, assess patients, and provide direct care in a fast-paced setting. You’ll collaborate with other members of the healthcare team to provide age-appropriate care.

  • Collect patient and family data, including biophysical, psychosocial, developmental, cultural, and environmental information, per practice protocol
  • Collect and document vital signs, BMI, height, weight, and the reason for the visit with 100% accuracy. Update documentation to indicate whether the patient has received care at another location since their last visit
  • Prepare patients for examinations per practice protocol
  • Assist the provider during treatments, examinations, and testing as directed and within your scope of practice
  • Complete treatments as directed by the provider and within your scope of practice.
  • Document all interventions per practice protocol
  • Administer medications and immunizations as directed by the provider and per practice protocol. Document administration in the electronic health record
  • Provide patient and family education as instructed by the provider or practice protocol Document the education in the electronic health record
  • Verify coverage with the payer to assess the patient’s eligibility before initiating a referral
  • Collect specimens and perform laboratory tests
  • Verify provider orders and patient identity per practice protocol
  • Demonstrate Creating SMILES and AIDET philosophies when interacting with patients, families, and coworkers
  • Performance is evaluated through evaluator observation, provider feedback, and review of the electronic health record
  • 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

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.

  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Diploma or certificate from a school of vocational nursing required, OR documentation from the Texas Board of Nursing verifying an exception to the vocational nursing diploma requirement
  • Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license in the State of Texas required
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association required
Texas Children's Hospital

About Texas Children's Hospital

Texas Children’s Hospital is a world-class pediatric facility, nationally recognized as a top children’s hospital, and voted one of the best places to work in Houston for nine years running. We’re committed to creating a healthy community for children by providing the best pediatric care possible, through groundbreaking research and emphasis on education. We also offer a full continuum of family-centered care for women, from obstetrics to well-woman care. As a team member at Texas Children’s Hospital, you’ll work in an environment that values your voice. Texas Children's Hospital, headquartered in Houston, Texas, is recognized as one of America's best children's hospitals.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Houston, TX
Year Founded
1954
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