Licensed Vocational Nurse- Privia Infusion Center

Location: Onsite at our Privia Infusion Center located on 6655 Travis St #600, Houston, TX 77030

Schedule: We are open to both Full-Time and PRN candidates for this role. For those interested in PRN, this can include a consistent schedule of a few days per week based on patient volume.

The licensed nurse provides high quality care to meet departmental nursing care standards through accurate nursing diagnosis and nursing processes. The nurse responsibly and cost effectively manages equipment, supplies, and ancillary services. The nurse establishes communication and maintains good working relationships with physicians and office personnel to facilitate quality patient care.  The licensed nurse adheres to Immunization and Tuberculosis Policy as outlined in the PMG - GC handbook.  Maintains patient confidentiality.

• Greet and escort patients to the exam room; make them feel welcome and comfortable
• Prepare and assist patients for infusion; check vital signs, document symptoms, complaints, and medications.  Prepare for lab tests, procedures, etc.
• Ensure the patient’s demographic information is correct and updated
• Give injections and/or teach the patient to administer personal injection
• Administer medication by mouth when needed
• Recognize urgent or emergency situations and act appropriately
• Document events in a patient's medical record
• Put charges and diagnoses on charts
• Maintain a safe environment for patients and others
• Perform NST’s and/or scans according to protocol
• Cooperate and interact with team members and co-workers
• Educate patients on health care concerns and problems, medications, testing, etc.
• Skilled in infusion therapy, IV insertion and lab draws
• Maintain patient confidentiality
• Practice infection control; dispose of contaminated needles, drugs and supplies properly; use good hand washing technique; disinfect patient areas after use, and clean exam rooms after patients are seen
• Respond to and refer to incoming telephone calls.  Instructs patients and family regarding medications and treatment instructions
• Oversee appointment bookings and ensure preferences are given to patients in emergency situations.  Maintain timely flow of patients
• Performs related work as required