US Heart and Vascular are in search of a Licensed Vocational Nurse to join our team at Memorial Katy Cardiology in Houston, TX.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Provides patient care as a health care team member within the scope of the license.
• Familiar with nursing policies, procedures, and protocols and implements appropriately in the care of patients.
• Provides instructions to patients regarding treatment plans, medications, and follow-up needed by phone.
• Communicates effectively with other healthcare team members, including accurate documentation in patient charts.
• Follows OSHA regulations and safety guidelines.
• Responsible for maintaining all crash carts and quarterly auditing of medications and defibrillators. Documentation of completion.
• Follows HIPM policies and procedures. Respect and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Complete supply ordering.
• Handles patient phone calls to the nurse and refers information to the physician or provider per Telephone Communication Protocol. Returns phone calls to patients to communicate the treatment plan effectively and documents all interactions in the patient's record.
• Schedules patient office visits as needed and coordinates with Front Office Staff.
• Approves pharmacy refills per protocol.
• Cleans and disinfects equipment/instruments per protocol.
• Familiar with and able to assist in stress tests.
• Utilizes correct patient consent for stress testing.
• Familiar with emergency treatment equipment and protocols. Responds calmly and efficiently during emergencies. Assist as assigned with emergency equipment monthly supply checklist.
• Initiates training of new LVN team members.
• Reviews PT/INRs and communicates results and medication changes as needed.
• Reviews remote patient pacemaker and defibrillator transmissions and provides results to physicians. Communicates effectively urgent messages when necessary.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• One year of nursing experience is preferred. Cardiology Medical Office experience desirable.
• Current Texas LVN license, current CPR certification.

About Katy. TX:

The City of Katy is the hub of three counties - Harris, Waller and Fort Bend - and is located just 30 miles west of the bustling city of Houston. The city provides the highest quality of life for its residents. Beautiful neighborhoods, master-planned communities and abundant green spaces for parks and recreation. Katy ISD ranks among the top school districts in the county, offering students excellent education. Many large, mid-size and small businesses call Katy home, and the City of Katy is proactive in economic development to create a business-friendly environment. Katy offers the best of both worlds - the charm of small town, but all the conveniences of a large city. It is rich in traditions and heritage and boasts a community of pride that is unmatched. Whether you're a young professional, growing family, retired senior or business owner, West Houston is your hometown.