Ortho LVN - Outpatient Care, Casting & Wound Care

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Wellness Programs

Mother-Friendly Workplace

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock, TX is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to join our outpatient clinic team. You will work under the supervision of a licensed nurse and physician to perform a wide variety of patient care activities and provide complete evaluations to patients.

The role emphasizes compassionate patient interaction, coordination of surgical scheduling, injections, wound care, and patient education on treatments and follow-up.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Board of Nursing Accredited vocational nursing program, or scheduled to complete within 120 days of applying.
• Current Texas Vocational Nursing license or a temporary permit to practice pending full licensure in Texas.
• NCLEX-PN must be passed on the first attempt for new graduates.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist patients professionally to support a positive experience.
• Provide clinic guidance to patients and families, including over the phone.
• Coordinate surgical scheduling and provide injections, casting, wound care, dressing changes, and follow-up per orders.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Communication skills

Vital signs documentation

Education

Board of Nursing Accredited Vocational Nursing program

Job description

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock, TX is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to join our outpatient clinic team. You will work under the supervision of a licensed nurse and physician to perform a wide variety of patient care activities and provide complete evaluations to patients.

The role emphasizes compassionate patient interaction, coordination of surgical scheduling, injections, wound care, and patient education on treatments and follow-up.