Licensed Vocational Nurse

Job Overview

We are seeking a compassionate, dependable, and skilled Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to join our pediatric medical practice. The LVN will provide quality nursing care to infants, children, and adolescents while working closely with the physician and clinical team to ensure safe, efficient, and compassionate patient care. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced pediatric environment and will demonstrate excellent communication skills, attention to detail, professionalism, and patience when working with children and their families.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Obtain and document patient vital signs, height, weight, medical history, and presenting symptoms.
• Prepare patients for examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Assist the physician with well-child visits, sick visits, physical examinations, and other patient appointments.
• Administer vaccines and medications as ordered and within the LVN's scope of practice.
• Properly document all immunizations, medications, treatments, and procedures.
• Assist with pediatric immunization and Vaccine for Children (VFC) requirements.
• Maintain proper vaccine storage, handling, temperature monitoring, and inventory procedures.
• Perform routine nursing procedures and treatments within the LVN's scope of practice.
• Assist with specimen collection, including urine and swab specimens.
• Perform or assist with point-of-care testing as directed.
• Monitor patients and promptly report any concerns or changes in condition to the physician.
• Provide patient and parent/guardian education regarding medications, treatments, follow-up care, and physician instructions.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the patient's medical record.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements.
• Prepare, clean, disinfect, and maintain examination rooms and clinical equipment.
• Monitor clinical supplies and notify management when supplies need to be ordered.
• Assist with maintaining efficient patient flow throughout the clinic.
• Communicate professionally and compassionately with pediatric patients and their parents or guardians.
• Provide a calm and reassuring environment for children who may be anxious or uncomfortable.
• Work collaboratively with physicians, medical assistants, clinic management, and front-office staff.
• Follow all infection-control, safety, and clinical protocols established by the practice.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe clinical environment.
• Assist with other clinical duties as assigned and as permitted within the LVN's scope of practice.

Experience & Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted Texas LVN license required.
• Current CPR/BLS certification required.
• Previous pediatric clinical experience preferred.
• Experience administering pediatric immunizations preferred.
• Experience working with infants, children, adolescents, and families preferred.
• Knowledge of basic nursing procedures and infection-control practices.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently while functioning effectively as part of a clinical team.
• Compassionate, patient, professional, and dependable demeanor.

Physical & Work Environment

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Ability to bend, reach, and lift clinical supplies and equipment as needed.
• Ability to safely assist with positioning and handling pediatric patients.
• Ability to work in a busy pediatric medical office environment.
• Frequent interaction with children, parents/guardians, physicians, and other healthcare staff.

Position Expectations

The LVN is expected to provide safe, compassionate, and professional patient care while supporting the overall efficiency of the practice. The LVN must maintain appropriate boundaries and confidentiality, follow physician and clinic protocols, communicate effectively with the healthcare team, and consistently prioritize patient safety and quality of care.

Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person