Licensed Vocational Nurse-Intermediate (UTHP Pedi Specialties Westgate, Gateway, and Atrium)

UT Health San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Health San Antonio is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse-Intermediate for its Pediatric Specialties. The role involves providing general nursing care and supporting patient management under the supervision of registered nurses, alongside responsibilities in triaging, vital assessments, and medication administration. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and vocational nursing experience, with a strong commitment to patient care.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance options

Vision care benefits

Generous Paid Time Off

Flexible spending accounts

Qualifications

• Demonstrates analytical thinking required for coordinating work under schedule constraints.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally.

Responsibilities

• Triage and manage patient messages and calls; assist in scheduling appointments.
• Take vital signs, complete medical history, and administer medications.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Thinking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Graduation from an approved vocational nursing school

Job description

Licensed Vocational Nurse-Intermediate (UTHP Pedi Specialties Westgate, Gateway, and Atrium)

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Job Description

Under moderate supervision, responsible for providing general nursing care to patients under the direction of a registered nurse or team leader.

Job Description

Under moderate supervision, responsible for providing general nursing care to patients under the direction of a registered nurse or team leader.

Responsibilities

• Triages and manages patient messages and calls to assist providers in assessing and caring for patients; manages the scheduling of patient appointments.
• Takes vital signs and medical history; completes blood pressure checks and injections; administers medication.
• Coordinates prescription refills and authorizations following protocol.
• Ensures exam rooms are properly stocked and monitors inventory.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Demonstrates the ability to function within the required nursing process as defined by the Texas Nurse Practice Act.
• Demonstrates the ability to support the mission, vision and patient promise throughout all interactions.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively, written and verbally.
• Demonstrates analytical thinking – this role requires analyzing information and using logic to coordinate work within schedule constraints and handle emergent requirements in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates the ability to participate as an integral part of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in providing the highest quality of care to the patient.
  
  

Education

High school diploma or GED and graduation from an approved vocational nursing school is required

Licenses/Certifications

Current Texas Nursing license required, CPR is required.

Required Skills

Three (3) years of vocational nursing experience is required.

About Us

Benefits Overview

UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits.

Medical - UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists.

Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.

Vision - Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits. Life Employees receive $40,000 of group term life insurance and $40,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.

Retirement - Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.

Time Off - A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options:

• Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.
• Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.
• Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.
• Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each year.
  
  

FSAs - Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.

Discounts - Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.

EEO Statement

UT Health San Antonio is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our policy to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Higher Education

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