LicensedVocationalNurse

**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. **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 **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 a