Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - TCP Cypress

We are searching for a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) TCP Cypress -- 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