Sr Lic Vocational Nurse - SON Combest Grand Expectations GEHC

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center seeks an experienced Licensed Vocational Nurse for a busy outpatient clinic. The LVN will work under staff nurses and physicians to provide comprehensive patient evaluations and care.

The role requires at least two years of LVN experience, a Texas VOC/License, and bilingual English/Spanish communication. Proficiency with EMR systems and strong teamwork are essential for high-quality patient care in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Education: Completion of a Board of Nursing accredited program of vocational nursing.
• License/Certification: Current Vocational Nursing license in Texas or temporary permit from the Board of Nursing.
• Experience: At least two years LVN experience in hospital, clinic or community-based setting.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary health care team to assess, report, and identify changes in patient conditions.
• Utilize advanced electronic health record (EMR) systems to communicate important patient data and support informed decisions.
• Design and implement educational plans to empower patients and families about managing their health.
• Assist with or perform exams and procedures, take accurate vital signs, and ensure high-quality care through preparation, operation, and sterilization of equipment.
• Maintain inventory and ensure supplies are stocked and ready for use.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Patient care

EMR documentation

Education

Vocational nursing program completion

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

CPR/BLS Certification

Job description

Position Description

Employees in this classification are experienced LVN's responsible for performing a wide variety of patient care activities in an assigned specialty or subspecialty outpatient clinic. Work is performed under the direction of a staff nurse and/or physician as part of a total health care team in providing complete evaluations to patients. Works under the direct supervision of staff nurse or physician. No delegated supervisory authority; may instruct co-workers and supervise them in the performance of special procedures. Work is performed under usual clinic conditions, necessitating a high degree of contact with patients, families and clinic personnel.

Major/Essential Functions

• Collaborate with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary health care team to assess, report, and identify changes in patient conditions.
• Utilize advanced electronic health record (EMR) systems to communicate important patient data, supporting informed decision-making that enhances patient care.
• Design and implement educational plans to empower patients and families with the knowledge to manage their health.
• Assist with or perform exams and procedures, take accurate vital signs, and ensure high-quality patient care through the preparation, operation, and sterilization of medical equipment.
• Maintain inventory and ensure all supplies are stocked and ready for use.

Required Qualifications

Education: Completion of a Board of Nursing accredited program of vocational nursing.

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.

Experience: At least two years of LVN experience in a hospital, clinic or community-based environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• A year or more of vocational nursing experience.
• CPR \\ BLS Certified.
• Experience in providing medical services to adults & children.
• Experience with electronic health records (EHR) documentation.
• Experience in providing services to patients with mental illness.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and Spanish (bilingual).

Required Attachments

Resume / CV

Benefits

TTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where our team members 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 team members
• Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more
• Retirement Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

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

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.