Sr Lic Vocational Nurse
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Extended Job Title
Sr Lic Vocational Nurse
Org Level 1
Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr
Org Level 7
513001 - Pedi Administration Lbk Genl
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.
Requisition ID
36869BR
Travel Required
None
Pay Grade Maximum
Salary commensurate with education, experience and/or skills.
Major/Essential Functions
 

• Reports data, identifies and reports alterations in patient responses to assist in the identification of problems and formulation of goals/ outcomes and patient-centered plans of care in collaboration with patients, their families, and the interdisciplinary health care team.
• Assists in determining the physical and mental health status, needs, and preferences of culturally, ethnically, and socially diverse patients and their families.
• Communicates patient data using EMR to support decision-making to improve patient care.
• Implements teaching plans for patients and their families with health learning needs.
• Participates in the identification of patient needs for referral to resources and facilitates continuity of care.
• Assists with or performs exams and procedures and documents intervention in EMR.
• Takes and records accurate vital signs 
• Communicates with patients via telephone per clinic protocols.
• Prepares and operates necessary equipment and instruments for examinations, treatments and procedures.
• Sterilizes and disinfects medical equipment.
• Stocks and Inspects inventory of supplies in examination and treatment rooms.
• Completes Annual Nursing Core Competency Training and Skills Fair

Grant Funded?
No
Pay Grade Minimum
Salary commensurate with education, experience and/or skills.
Pay Basis
Hourly
Schedule Details
8A-5P
Work Location
Lubbock
Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual: English and Spanish

Campus
HSC - Lubbock
Department
Pedi Administration Lbk Genl
Job Type
Full Time
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.
Job Group
Skilled Technicians
Occasional Duties

Cross coverage at offsite clinics when staffing needs occur.
Shift
Day
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
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.
Does this position work in a research laboratory?
No
Navy Enlisted Classification Code
290X, HM
Army Military Occupational Specialty Code
68C
Jeanne Clery Act
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website.

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