What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) position at East Houston Medical Center?
Licensed Vocational Nurse
(LVN)
Department: Medical-Surgical / Emergency / Clinical Support Services
Reports to: Clinical Leaders
Position Summary
The Licensed Vocational
Nurse (LVN) provides exceptional, patient-centered care across multiple
hospital units, including Medical-Surgical, Emergency Services., and Surgical
Services. This role encompasses direct nursing care as well as cross-functional
responsibilities in laboratory and hospital technician support. The LVN serves
as a vital part of the interdisciplinary team, ensuring efficient delivery of
care and operational excellence throughout the facility.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver compassionate, competent nursing care to
patients in Med-Surg and Emergency, and Surgical Services settings,
following physician orders and established protocols.
- Assist with patient assessments, treatments, IV
therapy, and medication administration according to Texas LVN scope of
practice.
- Support emergency interventions and stabilization
procedures in coordination with RNs and physicians.
- Perform basic laboratory functions including
specimen collection, labeling, processing, and maintaining quality and
safety standards.
- Collaborate with laboratory leadership to ensure
timely and accurate testing procedures and documentation.
- Fulfill hospital technician responsibilities such
as vital sign monitoring, EKGs, patient transport, and maintaining medical
supplies and equipment.
- Accurately document all care and procedures in
the electronic health record (EHR).
- Demonstrate professionalism, flexibility, and
teamwork in all aspects of patient care and hospital support.
- Comply with all hospital policies, infection
control practices, and state and federal regulations.
What We Offer
- A collaborative, innovative environment focused
on quality and excellence.
- Opportunities for multi-departmental experience
and professional growth.
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive
benefits package.
- The chance to make a meaningful impact on patient
care across multiple disciplines.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Current Texas LVN license is in good standing.
- BLS, ACLSc, PALS certifications required (or ability
to obtain upon hire).
- Minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience
preferred; cross-training in Med-Surg, ER, or lab environment beneficial.
- Strong multitasking skills with the ability to
transition between care areas smoothly.
- Excellent communication, critical thinking, and
documentation skills.