Description
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.
Responsibilities:
- Obtain, monitor, and document vital signs, including pulse, blood pressure, temperature, respiratory rate, height, and weight.
- Confirm and document fasting status.
- Obtain and document pain scale and fatigue scale.
- Access, flush, and deaccess central venous access devices using aseptic technique.
- Obtain peripheral venous access using aseptic technique.
- Obtain clinical labs and study-specific specimens according to the patient's schedule and protocol guidelines.
- Obtain good quality ECGs according to the patient's schedule and protocol guidelines.
- Collect and review medication lists and diaries as appropriate.
- Assist RNs/Physicians with procedures or examinations.
- Prepare laboratory requisitions and supplies.
- Maintain cleanliness of draw stations and work areas.
- Inventory and request supplies as necessary.
Requirements:
- Current BLS/ACLS or obtained within 90 days of employment.
- Current Texas Licensed Vocational Nurse.
- IV and venous access device management skills.
Benefits: The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $43,400.00 - $108,200.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.