Sr Lic Vocational Nurse

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

Introduction

Nationally recognized as a Great College to Work For ,TTUHSC provides much more than just a job! Enjoy excellent benefits , including paid leave,retirement plans, wellness programs, health insurance and so muchmore. Ready to start building a rewarding career in a positiveenvironment where you can develop and thrive? Join us as wechange the future of health care.

About TTUHSC

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is enriching the livesof others by educating students, providing excellent patient care,and advancing knowledge through innovative research. TTUHSCgraduates more health care professionals than any other health careinstitution in the state, conferring 24.2% of all degrees andcertificates awarded from health-related institutions in Texas. Byproviding comprehensive clinical services to more than 10 millionindividuals across 121 counties, TTUHSC is dedicated to advancingthe health of people throughout Texas and beyond. This is whereworld-class education meets compassionate patient care – and webelieve that our people are the reason for our institution’slasting success and bright future.

Visa Information

TTUHSC, at its sole discretion, may initiate new H-1B I-129 visapetitions in accordance with the directive issued by GovernorAbbott. Approval from the Texas Workforce Commission is required.On a limited, case-by-case basis, the institution may also sponsoreligible individuals for change-of-status or change-of-employerpetitions for qualifying positions. TTUHSC will not pay the$100,000 fee, if applicable.

Position Description

Employees in this classification are experienced LVN's responsiblefor performing a wide variety of patient care activities in anassigned specialty or subspecialty outpatient clinic. Work isperformed under the direction of a staff nurse and/or physician aspart of a total health care team in providing complete evaluationsto patients. Works under the direct supervision of staff nurse orphysician. No delegated supervisory authority; may instructco-workers and supervise them in the performance of specialprocedures. Work is performed under usual clinic conditions,necessitating a high degree of contact with patients, families andclinic personnel.

Major/Essential Functions

• Delivers clinical excellence through accurate administration ofmedications, immunizations, and treatments following providerorders and departmental policies.
• Communicates with empathy and clarity, ensuring familiesunderstand their child’s plan of care and feel supported throughouttheir visit.
• Collaborates with compassion and professionalism as a valuedmember of the interdisciplinary health care team- supportingphysicians, advanced practice providers, and fellow nurses topromote seamless, coordinated care.
• Performs clinical tasks such as obtaining vital signs,preparing and maintaining examination and treatment rooms,sterilizing equipment, and ensuring all instruments are ready forpatient care.
• Documents thoroughly using the electronic medical record (EMR)to support communication, care planning, and qualityimprovement.
• Responds to patient calls and messages with attentiveness andprofessionalism, following clinic protocols and ensuring timely,compassionate communication.

Occasional Duties

Cross coverage at the offsite clinic when staffing needsoccur.

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual English/Spanish.
• Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Cerner experience, EPICexperience.

Benefits

TTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where our teammembers can do their best work, with programs and benefits to support head-to-toe well-being.Explore just a few of the advantages of being a TTUHSC team member:

• Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options –Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time teammembers
• Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leaveand more
• Retirement Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

Additionally, TTUHSC invests in the success of our team members byproviding opportunities for personal and professional growth,including lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, andhealth and wellness initiatives. Team members also enjoy a varietyof other perks, such as special membership rates at local gyms andgolf courses, access to state-of-the-art software and facilities,and discounts on travel, technology, entertainment and more.

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Hourly

Pay Grade Minimum

22.00

Pay Grade Maximum

31.00

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of theindividual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiringdepartment, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additionalinformation, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan .

Grant Funded?

No

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Shift

Day

Schedule Details

Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Army Military Occupational Specialty Code

68C

Navy Enlisted Classification Code

290X, HM

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,disability, genetic information or status as a protectedveteran.

Jeanne Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and CampusCrime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges anduniversities participating in federal financial aid programs tomaintain and disclose campus crime statistics and securityinformation. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publishand distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & CrimeStatistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students andemployees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act websiteat https://www.ttuhsc.edu/compliance/clery-report.aspx.