Licensed Vocational Nurse

Job Summary

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.

Why Join Us?

At NEXT Oncology (an Avacare Business), you’ll be part of a mission-driven team that values collaboration, precision, and patient safety. Our team is known for its supportive culture, strong communication, and commitment to excellence in clinical research.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

IQVIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law. https://jobs.iqvia.com/eoe

IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $43,400.00 - $108,200.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.

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 patient’s schedule and protocol guidelines.
• Obtains good quality ECGs according to the patient’s 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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• IV and venous access device management skills

Required Education and Experience

• Current BLS/ACLS or obtained within 90 days of employment
• Current Texas Licensed Vocational Nurse

Job Location

Full-time on-site in Austin, TX & Houston, TX