Job Summary

We are searching for an LVN for our TCP Piney Point clinic – someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will gather information, assess, and provide direct care to patients, as well as work collaboratively with other members of the health care team to render age-appropriate care.

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Responsibilities

• Assist in the collection of patient/family data that may include biophysical, psychosocial, developmental, cultural, and environmental information per practice protocol• Collect and document vital signs, BMI, height, weight, and the reason for visit, ensuring proper documentation along the way• Document current medications, allergies, and other information• Prepare patients for examinations per practice protocol• Assist providers, as directed, during treatments, examinations, and testing• Document all interventions per practice protocol• Call in or send electronic prescription refills as directed by the provider• Take messages and return calls from parents• Assist with emergency patient care• Keep rooms stocked with supplies per practice protocol and notify the Practice Manager of needed supplies• Participate as a member of the care team by working for the goals of the patient• Coordinate patient care by following up on lab results, ER visits, or any part of care that needs assistance• Administer and document medication and immunization as directed, and document adverse reactions to medications• Maintain and prepare reagents appropriately and document appropriately• Coordinate with patients and outside labs concerning lab specimens

Qualifications

Being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including any booster dose(s) of the COVID-19 vaccine recommended by the Centers for Disease Control when eligible, is required for all employees at Texas Children’s, unless approved for a medical or religious exemption.

• High school diploma or GED
• Diploma from a school of nursing OR documentation from the Texas Board of Nursing verifying an exception to the requirement for a diploma from a school of vocational nursing
• LVN License from the State of Texas
• BLS certification with American Heart Association required

Company Profile

Texas Children’s Pediatrics is the nation’s largest primary pediatric care network, with more than 300 physicians dedicated to the health care needs of infants to teenagers in over 60 locations across Texas. As part of our goal to build a community of healthy children, Texas Children's Pediatrics (TCP) provides trusted, high-quality pediatric medical services close to home. TCP offers routine childhood immunizations, well visits, sick care, and other visits to support growing children and families.

To join our community of 14,000 dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities. You can also learn more about our amazing culture at infinitepassion.org. At Texas Children’s Hospital, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of our values and mission for all of our patients and families that we serve. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment for all faculty, staff and learners throughout our organization. We believe that each member of our one amazing team provides enrichment that allows us to create a lasting legacy for future employees of this great organization.

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.