LVN Full-time
US Heart and Vascular

Licensed Vocational Nurse (1648)

US Heart and Vascular Houston, TX, US
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Licensed Vocational Nurse (1648)

MCA - Memorial City Main - Houston, TX 77024; MCA - Greater Heights - Houston, TX 77008; MCA - Katy West - Houston, TX 77094

Overview

Position Type

Full Time

Job Shift

Day

Education Level

Associates Degree

Category

Other Positions

Description

US Heart and Vascular are in search of a Licensed Vocational Nurse to join our team at Memorial Katy Cardiology in Houston, TX.

Responsibilities & Duties

  • Provides patient care as a health care team member within the scope of the license.
  • Familiar with nursing policies, procedures, and protocols and implements appropriately in the care of patients.
  • Provides instructions to patients regarding treatment plans, medications, and follow-up needed by phone.
  • Communicates effectively with other healthcare team members, including accurate documentation in patient charts.
  • Follows OSHA regulations and safety guidelines.
  • Responsible for maintaining all crash carts and quarterly auditing of medications and defibrillators. Documentation of completion.
  • Follows HIPM policies and procedures. Respect and maintain patient confidentiality.
  • Complete supply ordering.
  • Handles patient phone calls to the nurse and refers information to the physician or provider per Telephone Communication Protocol. Returns phone calls to patients to communicate the treatment plan effectively and documents all interactions in the patient's record.
  • Schedules patient office visits as needed and coordinates with Front Office Staff.
  • Approves pharmacy refills per protocol.
  • Cleans and disinfects equipment/instruments per protocol.
  • Familiar with and able to assist in stress tests.
  • Utilizes correct patient consent for stress testing.
  • Familiar with emergency treatment equipment and protocols. Responds calmly and efficiently during emergencies. Assist as assigned with emergency equipment monthly supply checklist.
  • Initiates training of new LVN team members.
  • Reviews PT/INRs and communicates results and medication changes as needed.
  • Reviews remote patient pacemaker and defibrillator transmissions and provides results to physicians. Communicates effectively urgent messages when necessary.

Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
  • One year of nursing experience is preferred. Cardiology Medical Office experience desirable.
  • Current Texas LVN license, current CPR certification.

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