Licensed Vocational Nurse I

Description

About CLS Health

CLS Health is a growing healthcare system in Houston, Texas that is taking a different approach to healthcare. We are a physician-led healthcare group that focuses on providing patients with holistic, multispecialty care. We're a dynamic team on a mission to provide better healthcare options for Houstonians! 

Job Summary:

Someone who is an experienced Licensed Vocational Nurse for an Infusion Center at our Galleria Clinic. The LVN should perform a supportive role in the delivery of comprehensive care to the patient that is safe, effective, and efficient.

Responsibilities:

• Proficiently and independently assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents the daily care of assigned patients.
• Monitor fluid tubes, check infusions, and make sure that medications implemented are not counteracting each other or causing a patient harm.
• Perform venipuncture, access implanted ports, and maintain peripheral IV lines.
• Administer medication for Infectious diseases, Rheumatology, Oncology, and IVIG. This includes mixing medications and inserting IVs while maintaining a safe environment.
• Safely administer blood and blood products.
• Perform infusions and monitoring of patient's status throughout the entire infusion as well as managed emergency reactions.
• Effectively communicates with medical, clinical, and clerical staff to ensure the efficient operations of the clinic and resolved patient inquiries.
• Assures proper maintenance of clinical records in compliance with local, state, and federal laws.
• Performs related duties as required.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental Insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance 
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of professional vocation or associate degree in nursing with current Texas licensure.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of clinical experience with one (1) year experience in a home health agency, preferred.
• Understands regulatory compliance with state and federal regulations
• Adhere to HIPAA and maintain client confidentiality