Sr Lic Vocational Nurse - SON Combest Grand Expectations GEHC

Texas Tech University - Health Sciences Center; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; 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 (TTUHSC) seeks a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide patient care in an outpatient clinic. You will work under supervision with nurses and physicians, perform exams, take vital signs, and support the medical team in delivering high-quality care.

Responsibilities include collaborating with the care team, using EMR systems for data communication, and educating patients and families.

Qualifications

• Education: Completion of a Board of Nursing accredited vocational nursing program.
• License/Certification: Current Vocational Nursing license in Texas or a temporary permit to practice vocational nursing pending full licensure.
• Experience: At least two years of LVN experience in a hospital, clinic or community-based environment.
• Preferred: CPR/BLS certification.
• Experience with electronic health records (EHR) documentation.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with patients, families, and the care team to assess changes in patient conditions.
• Utilize EMR systems to communicate important patient data for informed decisions.
• Design and implement educational plans to empower patients and families.
• Assist with exams and procedures, take vital signs, and ensure high-quality patient care.
• Maintain inventory and ensure supplies are stocked and ready for use.

Education

Vocational nursing program (Board of Nursing accredited)

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 much more. Ready to start building a rewarding career in a positive environment 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.

Being part of the TTUHSC team means being part of an innovative andsupportive community that empowers each individual to do their bestwork. Through our values-based culture , TTUHSC iscommitted to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with apositive culture that puts people first.

Visa Information

TTUHSC, at its sole discretion, may initiate new H-1B I-129 visa petitions 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 sponsor eligible individuals for change-of-status or change-of-employer petitions 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

• Collaborate with patients, families, and the interdisciplinaryhealth care team to assess, report, and identify changes in patientconditions.
• Utilize advanced electronic health record (EMR) systems tocommunicate important patient data, supporting informeddecision-making that enhances patient care.
• Design and implement educational plans to empower patients andfamilies with the knowledge to manage their health.
• Assist with or perform exams and procedures, take accuratevital signs, and ensure high-quality patient care through thepreparation, operation, and sterilization of medicalequipment.
• Maintain inventory and ensure all supplies are stocked andready for use.

Occasional Duties

• Complete required institutional and departmentaltrainings.
• Participate in emergency preparedness drills indepartment.
• Attend nursing staff meetings.
• Complete Annual Lab competencies.

Required Qualifications

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

License/Certification: Current Vocational Nursing license in thestate of Texas or the attainment of a temporary permit from theBoard of Nursing to practice vocational nursing pending fulllicensure 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 mentalillness.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and Spanish(bilingual).

Required Attachments

Resume / CV

Optional Attachments

Professional License/Certification

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 by providing 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

17

Pay Grade Maximum

26

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

None

Shift

Other

Schedule Details

Staggered SCH Mon - Thur 7:30 a.m. - 7:0 0 p.m., Fri 7:30 a.m. -5:00 p.m. & rotation to cover for evening and weekendstaff.

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 and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain 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.