Evening Licensed Practical Nurse - Irving, TX
patterns hiringIrving, TX
Evening Licensed Practical Nurse - Irving, TX
patterns hiringIrving, TXMid L4
Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities)General Medical and Surgical HospitalsHome Health Care Services
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The Licensed Vocational Nurse provides basic medical care to patients under the supervision of RNs/Physicians. The LVN Nurse advocates for patient safety and protocol integrity, adheres to nursing standards, and communicates effectively to ensure effective conduct of clinical trials and quality patient care.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Current BLS/ACLS. ACLS preferred
Current Texas Licensed Vocational NurseIV and venous access device management skillsESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include but are not limited to the following: Obtains, monitors, and documents vital signs to include pulse, blood pressure, temperature, respiratory rate, height, and weight Confirms and documents fasting status Obtains and documents pain scale and fatigue scale Accesses, flushes, and deaccesses central venous access devices using aseptic techniqueObtains peripheral venous access using aseptic techniqueObtains clinical labs and study specific specimens according to the patients schedule and protocol guidelines. Obtains good quality ECGs according to the patients schedule and protocol guidelines Collects and reviews medication lists and diaries as appropriate Assists RNs/Physicians with procedures or examinations Prepares laboratory requisitions and supplies Maintains cleanliness of draw stations are work areas Inventories and requests supplies as necessary Other duties as assignedPHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. SUPERVISION:The LVN reports to the Director of Global Compliance and Clinical Operations.
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Level
Mid L4
Location
Irving, TX
Occupation
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
Industry
Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities)
Posted
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