Licensed Vocational Nurse II

Texas A&M University; Crockett (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University Health Science Center is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse II to provide advanced patient care within the College of Nursing Mobile Clinic. The role supports Nurse Practitioner staff and travels to patient sites to deliver essential nursing services.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited LVN/LPN program and 2 years of related experience; BLS certification within six months and a Texas class C license within 30 days.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of vocational or practical nursing.
• Two years of related experience in patient care.
• Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with ability to obtain BLS within six months.
• Texas class 'C' vehicle operator's license or ability to obtain within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a key member of the College of Nursing Mobile Clinic team and provides patient care.
• Documents patient health information and nursing activities in the EMR system.
• Maintains inventory and requisition of medical supplies, medications, and equipment.
• Drives in a University vehicle to schools and homes of patients participating in the clinic.
• Assists with administrative tasks to support the mobile clinic and patient care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

EMR knowledge

Education

Graduation from an accredited LVN/LPN program

Two years of related patient care experience

Tools

eCW

Job description

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

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 by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, 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 schedulesEnsures 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 collaboration.

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leaveand at leasteight hours of paid vacationeach month
• Automatic enrollment in theTeacher 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 assistancefor completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.