A Licensed Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse provides basic medical care under the direction of registered nurses and other healthcare specialists. The tasks that they are permitted to perform vary by state, but usually include changing bandages, checking blood pressure, or helping feed patients. May work in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare facilities.
#26-31928
Up to $37.14 per hour
North Richland Hills, TX
Onsite
Job Description
Our Client, a Retail Pharmacy company, is looking for a Contingent Clinical Care
LVN/LPN PT - MC
for their North Richland Hills, TX location.
Responsibilities:
Administer oral, injectable, intravenous, and topical medications.
Evaluate complex patient conditions, monitor pain levels, and document treatment responses.
Apply advanced knowledge of vital sign monitoring to identify and record abnormalities in blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, and temperature.
Perform routine assessments to monitor patient health and ensure overall well-being.
Manage patient access to healthcare and connect individuals with community resources for medication administration, self-care techniques, and disease management.
Conduct medication reviews to identify potential side effects and drug interactions.
Develop and administer mental health assessments to screen for depression and evaluate mood, behavior, and cognitive function.
Accurately document patient medical history—including illnesses, medications, allergies, surgeries, and family history—using electronic health records.
Use your excellent communication skills to interact with patients, families and other healthcare professionals
Keep an organized, well stocked, clean clinic at all times.
As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), you will utilize advanced clinical expertise to deliver high-quality, evidence-based patient care. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, administering treatments and medications, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and advocating for patients.
Your critical thinking and clinical knowledge will help support improved patient outcomes and enhance healthcare delivery.
Requirements:
The LPN/LVN must have a full, active and unrestricted license as a Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse in a State, Territory or Commonwealth of the United States or District of Columbia. ious experience in Primary Care, Urgent Care, or Emergency Room. (Nurses whose experience is primarily in long-term care settings such as nursing homes, home health, LTACs, and skilled nursing facilities may encounter challenges adapting to the client environment.
Experience with phlebotomy, vaccine administration, and point-of-care testing.
Minimum of one-year related work experience in a healthcare setting.
Proficiency with electronic medical record (EMR) systems; Epic experience preferred.
Verifyable High School Diploma or GED Required
B.S. degree in nursing is required, RN License in the state of work
