Job Title
Licensed Vocational Nurse IIAgency
Texas A&M University Health Science CenterDepartment
College Of NursingProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Crockett, TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
Who we are
As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.
What we want
The Licensed Vocational Nurse II, under general supervision, provides an advanced level of paraprofessional patient care and treatment with supervisory and/or administrative research responsibilities. Provides nursing care to patients and supports the Nurse Practitioner staff.
What you need to know
Salary Range: $17.55 - $26.71 (based on experience)
Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.
Responsibilities:
Patient Care Activities
Serves as a key member of the school-based East Texas Mobile Clinic team
Works collaboratively to provide patient care on the College of Nursing Mobile Clinic
Measures vital signs and assesses patient conditions
Documents patient health information and nursing care activities in the electronic medical records system
Assists with the maintenance of drug and vaccine logs and monitors expiration dates
Assists providers during exams and procedures
May assist with injections and dispense medications
Assists with patient referrals
Operates and maintains the clinic, which includes maintaining inventory and requisition of medical supplies, medications, and equipment
Drives, in a University vehicle, to schools and homes of patients participating in the clinic in order to provide vital services.
Maintains the highest standards of nursing practice
Administrative Functions
Assists with administrative functions needed to support the mobile clinic and patient care
Maintains travel logs along with mobile clinic maintenance schedules
Ensures insurance information is documented appropriately upon each visit and ensures completion of all intake tasks
May act as the liaison with outside medical providers to schedule outpatient testing
Files lab requests and results and distributes lab results
Obtains clinical reports from affiliated organizations
Orders medical supplies and coordinates with business office
Maintains inventory and lab supplies and coordinates with CPL or other lab carriers as needed
Supervision and Training
May provide guidance and direction to Medical Assistants providing patient care
Assists with training for Medical Assistants and student workers in the unit
Continuing Education and Committee Participation
Participates in continuing education activities as required by the Texas Board of Nursing and department Serves on committees as assigned
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
Graduation from an accredited school of vocational or practical nursing
Two years of related experience in patient care
Required Licenses and Certifications:
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and ability to obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within six months of employment
State of Texas class 'C' vehicle operator's license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment
Preferred Qualifications:
Three years of related experience in patient care
Experience with rural healthcare
Experience with electronic health records (eCW preferred)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to work cooperatively with others
Knowledge of standard nursing procedures and processes
Interpersonal and organizational skills
Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality
Ability to use and manage an Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system
Why Texas A&M University?
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.
Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
12-15 days of annual paid holidays
Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees
Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.