Outpatient LVN Nurse | Day Shift, Great Benefits

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Wellness Programs

Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Texas is seeking a Vocational Nurse for outpatient clinic support. You will greet patients, assist with procedures, educate families, and coordinate follow-up care under supervision.

licensure in Texas or pending temporary permit required; NCLEX-PN on first attempt for new grads. Day shifts, full-time, hourly pay scale with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

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.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist patients in a professional, compassionate manner to promote a positive patient experience and supportive care environment.
• Provide guidance to patients' needs within the clinic and over the phone.
• Coordinate surgical scheduling and provide clinical support including injections, casting and splinting assistance, wound care, dressing changes, and follow-up care in accordance with provider orders and established protocols.
• Educate patients and families by providing instruction on treatments, medications, self-care techniques, and follow-up care.
• Collaborate with health care team members to ensure patient needs are met.
• Obtain, document, and report patient vital signs, health histories, and clinical observations while assisting providers with examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Maintain a safe and sanitary clinical environment by cleaning exam rooms and properly sterilizing, disinfecting, and preparing medical equipment and supplies.

Education

Vocational Nursing program

NCLEX-PN exam (first attempt)

Job description

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Texas is seeking a Vocational Nurse for outpatient clinic support. You will greet patients, assist with procedures, educate families, and coordinate follow-up care under supervision.

licensure in Texas or pending temporary permit required; NCLEX-PN on first attempt for new grads. Day shifts, full-time, hourly pay scale with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.