LVN Jobs San Antonio TX

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Job 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current BLS/ACLS. ACLS preferred
• Current Texas Licensed Vocational Nurse
• IV and venous access device management skills

ESSENTIAL 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 deaconesses central venous access devices using an aseptic technique
• Obtains peripheral venous access using an aseptic technique
• Obtains clinical labs and study specific specimens according to the patient’s schedule and protocol guidelines.
• Obtains good quality ECGs according to the patient’s 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 supply as necessary
• *Other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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