Licensed Vocational Nurse

Extended Job Title

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Org Level 1

Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr

Org Level 7

513001 - Pedi Administration Lbk Genl

Position Description

Employees in this classification are responsible for performing a wide variety of patient care activities in an assigned specialty or sub-specialty outpatient clinic. Work is performed under the direction of a licensed staff nurse and/or physician as part of a total health care team in providing complete evaluations to patients. Work is performed under usual clinic conditions, necessitating a high degree of contact with patient, families and clinic personnel.

Requisition ID

39798BR

Travel Required

None

Pay Grade Maximum

Salary commensurate with education, experience and/or skills.

Major/Essential Functions

• Reports data, identifies, and reports alterations in patient responses to assist in the identification of problems and formulation of goals/ outcomes and patient-centered plans of care in collaboration with patients, their families, and the interdisciplinary health care team.
• Assists in determining the physical and mental health status, needs, and preferences of culturally, ethnically, and socially diverse patients and their families.
• Communicates patient data using EMR to support decision-making to improve patient care.
• Implements teaching plans for patients and their families with well-defined health learning needs.
• Participates in emergency preparedness drills in the department.
• Attends Nursing staff meetings.
• Participates in the identification of patient needs for referral to resources and facilitates continuity of care.
• Assists with or performs exams and procedures and documents intervention in EMR.
• Obtain and record accurate vital signs and measurements.
• Communicate with patients via telephone per clinic protocols.
• Prepares and operates necessary equipment and instruments for examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Sterilizes and disinfects medical equipment and instruments.
• Maintains the inventory of supplies in examination and procedure rooms.
• Completes Annual Nursing Core Competency Training and Skills Fair.

Grant Funded?

No

Pay Grade Minimum

Salary commensurate with education, experience and/or skills.

Pay Basis

Hourly

Schedule Details

M-F 8-5

Work Location

Lubbock

Preferred Qualifications

General Pediatric experience

Campus

HSC - Lubbock

Department

Pedi Administration Lbk Genl

Required Attachments

Resume / CV

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website .

Job Group

Skilled Technicians

Occasional Duties

Other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Shift

Day

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Required Qualifications

Education:+ Completion of a Board of Nursing accredited program of vocational nursing or scheduled to complete a program of vocational nursing within 120 days of applying for a position.
License/Certification:+ Current Vocational Nursing license in the state of Texas or the attainment of a temporary permit from the Board of Nursing to practice vocational nursing pending full licensure in the state of Texas. New graduates must pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX- PN) on the first attempt.
Experience:+ No experience required.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Navy Enlisted Classification Code

290X, HM

Army Military Occupational Specialty Code

68C

Jeanne Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website .