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About Us

Harris Health is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers, and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

At Harris Health, we prioritize the well-being of our most valuable asset—our people—ensuring a culture of compassion, collaboration and excellence in serving Harris County's most in need. With integrity and accountability at our core, we commit to 'leading with love', embodying our dedication to quality care, education, and a steadfast respect for every individual's contribution to our mission.

About the Role

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides patient care and education for patients in the ambulatory clinics/areas under the direct supervision of the registered nurse, advanced practice registered nurse, physician assistant, physician, dentist, or podiatrist. The LVN uses the nursing process to ensure physical, social, psychological and spiritual needs are met. The LVN is responsible for assisting in the determination of predictable healthcare needs of clients within structured healthcare settings who are experiencing common, well-defined health problems with predictable outcomes. The LVN utilizes a systematic approach to provide individualized, goal-directed nursing care. The LVN coordinates care between members of the healthcare team to optimize the patient/client's understanding of their condition and care requirements within the LVN scope of practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and education under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice registered nurse, physician assistant, physician, dentist, or podiatrist.
• Use the nursing process to meet physical, social, psychological, and spiritual needs of patients.
• Assist in determining predictable healthcare needs of clients in structured healthcare settings.
• Utilize a systematic approach to deliver individualized, goal-directed nursing care.
• Coordinate care between members of the healthcare team to optimize patient understanding of their condition and care requirements.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
• Current licensure as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state of Texas.
• Basic Life Support certification from a hospital-based American Heart Association (AHA) approved program.
• Other certificates as required by unit/service.
• Experience in area of specialty preferred.

Skills

• Above average verbal communication (heavy public contact).
• Analytical skills.
• Knowledge of medical terms.
• Proficiency with PC.

Equipment Operated

• Computer
• IV pumps
• Vital signs monitor
• Other unit-specific medical equipment

Schedule

• Weekends
• Holidays
• Flexible shifts
• Overtime
• On call