LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE (LVN) I - EARLY HEAD START CARE PARTNERSHIP

Position Information

Posting NumberSRGV9101

Working TitleLICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE (LVN) I - EARLY HEAD START CARE PARTNERSHIP

Number of Vacancies1

LocationEdinburg, Texas

DepartmentCollege of Education and P-16 Integration / Human Development and School Services

FTE1

FLSANon-Exempt

Scope of Job

To provide assistance to the professional nursing staff and physicians at the clinical area assigned in support of the Early Childhood Head Start Care Partnership program. Responsible for assisting in the treatment and care of patients not requiring the specialization and/or skills of a professional nurse.

Description of Duties

• Assists the physician in the clinics as appropriate for patient’s needs to include ensuring provider’s orders are completed in appropriate manner.

• Conducts routine hearing and vision screenings on toddlers.

• Prepares rooms for clinic, prepares patient’s charts and patients to be seen by the provider.

• Collects samples for laboratory examination and performs routine laboratory tests on samples.

• Administers vaccines and screening tests under supervision as recommended by the CDC (Center for Disease Control) guidelines and clinical area policies.

• Follows up on all persons with reactions to vaccines and uses the appropriate precautions including the methods of administration and knowledge of side effects for each vaccine.

• Assists registered nurses and providers with health education, treatments, and procedures.

• Completes appropriate paperwork.

• Ensures adequate levels of supplies and equipment are maintained for diagnostic and treatment procedures.

• Maintains confidentiality in all matters.

• Participates as a member of an interprofessional health care team.

• Inspects incoming medication for and provides proper storage.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

General supervision from assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given

May provide minimal supervision to assigned staff.

Required Education

High school graduation or equivalent. Graduate of an accredited Licensed Vocational Nurse program from an approved school of Nursing.

Preferred Education

None.

Licenses/Certifications

Current Texas Licensure as a Licensed Vocational Nurse. Basic Life Support ( BLS ) certification course accredited by the American Heart Association

Required Experience

One (1) year of experience in vocational nursing.

Preferred Experience

Experience in pediatrics.

Equipment

Use of standard office equipment and equipment related to vocational nursing. Telemedicine and related equipment.

Working Conditions

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Usual office or clinical ambulatory patient care facility conditions. Some evening and /or weekend work may be required. Occasional travel may be required. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.

Other

Professionalism, Tact, diplomacy, discretion, and confidentiality of medical information required in all matters. Possible exposure to combustible materials. Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens.

Physical Capabilities

N/A

Employment CategoryFull-Time

Minimum SalaryCommensurate with Experience

Posted SalaryCommensurate with Experience

Position Available Date08/14/2026

Grant Funded PositionYes

If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date08/31/2026

Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: *Date of Birth *Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days. If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at https://careers.utrgv.edu for detailed contact information.

Additional Information

UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check ( CBC ). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of Human Resources.

Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/52216

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you a current UTRGV employee?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?

• Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions

• Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions

• No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions

• • Please select your highest level of completed education.

• 6th grade education

• 10th grade education

• High School Diploma or GED

• Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited university

• Masters Degree from an accredited university

• Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university

• None of the above

• • Please provide the field of study for your education:

(Open Ended Question)

• • Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:

• Less than 1 year

• 1 year

• 2 years

• 3 years

• 4 years

• 5 years

• 6 years

• 7 years

• 8 years

• 9 years

• 10 years

• Over 10 years

• • Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you possess a current Texas Licensure as a Licensed Vocational Nurse and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification course accredited by the American Heart Association?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

• Certifications and Licenses

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

• Unofficial Transcripts

• Reference Letter 1

• Reference Letter 2

• Reference Letter 3

• Training Certificates

• Other Document

• List of 3 References

• Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

• Additional Document