Licensed Vocational Nurse II

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 core values 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, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contrib uting to employee health and basic life premiums

12-15 days of annual paid holidays

Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month

Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas

Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time

Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

Living Well, 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.