What are the responsibilities and job description for the Evening LVN - DFW position at NEXT Oncology?
Position 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 deaccesses central venous access devices using aseptic technique
- Obtains peripheral venous access using aseptic technique
- Obtains clinical labs and study specific specimens according to the patients schedule and protocol guidelines.
- Obtains good quality ECGs according to the patients 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 supplies as necessary
- Other duties as assigned
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
SUPERVISION:
The LVN reports to the Director of Clinical Operations.
