Licensed Vocational Nurse II

Crockett, TX

Full time

R-096380

Job Title

Licensed Vocational Nurse II

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

College Of Nursing

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Crockett, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment b y promoting a culture that respects all pers p ectives, talents & lived experience s . Em b racing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our corevalues which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Int egrity , and Selfless Service .

Who we are

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.

What we want

The Licensed Vocational Nurse II, under general supervision, provides an advanced level of paraprofessional patient care and treatment with supervisory and/or administrative research responsibilities. Provides nursing care to patients and supports the Nurse Practitioner staff.

What you need to know

Salary Range: $17.55 - $26.71 (based on experience)

Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.

Responsibilities:

Patient Care Activities

• Serves as a key member of the school-based East Texas Mobile Clinic team

• Works collaboratively to provide patient care on the College of Nursing Mobile Clinic

• Measures vital signs and assesses patient conditions

• Documents patient health information and nursing care activities in the electronic medical records system

• Assists with the maintenance of drug and vaccine logs and monitors expiration dates

• Assists providers during exams and procedures

• May assist with injections and dispense medications

• Assists with patient referrals

• Operates and maintains the clinic, which includes maintaining inventory and requisition of medical supplies, medications, and equipment

• Drives, in a University vehicle, to schools and homes of patients participating in the clinic in order to provide vital services.

• Maintains the highest standards of nursing practice

Administrative Functions

• Assists with administrative functions needed to support the mobile clinic and patient care

• Maintains travel logs along with mobile clinic maintenance schedules

• Ensures insurance information is documented appropriately upon each visit and ensures completion of all intake tasks

• May act as the liaison with outside medical providers to schedule outpatient testing

• Files lab requests and results and distributes lab results

• Obtains clinical reports from affiliated organizations

• Orders medical supplies and coordinates with business office

• Maintains inventory and lab supplies and coordinates with CPL or other lab carriers as needed

Supervision and Training

• May provide guidance and direction to Medical Assistants providing patient care

• Assists with training for Medical Assistants and student workers in the unit

Continuing Education and Committee Participation

• Participates in continuing education activities as required by the Texas Board of Nursing and department Serves on committees as assigned

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited school of vocational or practical nursing

• Two years of related experience in patient care

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and ability to obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within six months of employment

• State of Texas class 'C' vehicle operator's license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three years of related experience in patient care

• Experience with rural healthcare

• Experience with electronic health records (eCW preferred)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work cooperatively with others

• Knowledge of standard nursing procedures and processes

• Interpersonal and organizational skills

• Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality

• Ability to use and manage an Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and colla b oration.

• Medical, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/medical/) prescription drug, dental, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/dental/) vision, life and AD&D, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/life-add/) flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/long-term-disability/) with Texas A&M contrib uting to employee health and basic life premiums

• 12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html)   and at least   eight hours of paid vacation (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html)   each month

• Automatic enrollment in the  Teacher Retirement System of Texas (https://www.trs.texas.gov/Pages/Homepage.aspx)

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/)

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free  LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/)   training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

• Educational release time and tuition assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance)   for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

• Living Well, (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/) a program at Texas A&M that has b een b uilt b y employees, for employees

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Howdy and thank you for your interest in a career with Texas A&M University. As the flagship campus of The Texas A&M University System, we are located in College Station, Texas with a student population of more than 74,000 and nearly 14,000 faculty and staff.The Spirit of Aggieland is unmistakable. We are a unique American institution, fostering a culture of friendliness, compassion and respect for one another. Our unique history and rich traditions make Texas A&M special.From our benefits package and professional development opportunities to our retirement programs, Texas A&M is a great place to work. Your path to a great career starts here!Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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• Safety and Security Notices (https://orec.tamu.edu/clery/annual-security-report/)

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