Outpatient LVN Nurse — Compassionate Care & EMR

Texas Tech University - Health Sciences Center; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Wellness Programs

Mother-Friendly Workplace

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center seeks a Licensed Vocational Nurse to perform a range of outpatient clinic duties under supervision. You will administer medications, immunizations and patient care procedures while maintaining EMR documentation and patient communication.

The ideal candidate holds a Texas LVN license (or temporary permit) and has at least two years of LVN experience in clinical settings; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Board of Nursing accredited program of vocational nursing.
• Current Vocational Nursing license in the state of Texas or temporary permit to practice pending full licensure.
• At least two years of LVN experience in a hospital, clinic or community-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Delivers clinical excellence through accurate administration of medications, immunizations, and treatments following provider orders and departmental policies.
• Communicates with empathy and clarity to ensure families understand the plan of care.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary health care team to promote seamless, coordinated care.
• Performs clinical tasks such as obtaining vital signs, preparing examination and treatment rooms, sterilizing equipment, and ensuring instruments are ready.
• Documents thoroughly using the EMR to support communication and care planning.
• Responds to patient calls and messages with attentiveness and professionalism per clinic protocols.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

EMR experience

Education

Vocational Nursing program completion

Texas LVN license or temporary permit

Tools

Cerner EMR

EPIC EMR

Job description

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center seeks a Licensed Vocational Nurse to perform a range of outpatient clinic duties under supervision. You will administer medications, immunizations and patient care procedures while maintaining EMR documentation and patient communication.

The ideal candidate holds a Texas LVN license (or temporary permit) and has at least two years of LVN experience in clinical settings; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.