Hybrid Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso · El Paso, United States Of America · Hybrid
- Junior
- Office in El Paso
Position Description
Function within the scope of the vocational nursing license to assist physician, advanced practice provider and/or RN with patient care. Perform technical assessment, administer medications, and assist with minor procedures/treatment.
Additionally, may be assigned to manage clinic programs.
Additionally, may be assigned to manage clinic programs.
Travel Required
Up to 25%
Major/Essential Functions
- Assists with performing assessments, which may include vital signs, weight, height, and current historyand makes observations relevant to patient conditions.
- Documents or reviews all pertinent data, including allergies, current medications, and health history.
- Perform various screening tests in preparation for patient’s physical examination as required.
- Administer medications, give injections, and perform treatments (e.g., wound change, etc.) which are within the vocational nurse scope of practice.
- Observe and document patient reactions to medications and treatments, and initiate emergency treatment as needed.
- Assist in examinations of patients, diagnostic procedures, and minor procedures/treatments.
- Provide patient education regarding diagnosis, medication, and treatment under direct or indirect supervision of the physician, or as directed by clinic protocol.
- Initiate basic cardiac life support and assist in emergency situations as needed.
- Assure timely reporting of lab work to physician/advanced practice provider and appropriate transfer of medical records as directed by physician/advanced practice provider or as requested by patients.
- Maintain appropriate inventory of medical equipment and patient education materials in patient examination areas.
- Utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate comprehensive care provided to selected patient populations and their families.
- May perform specific nursing care as it relates to specialty of the practice.
- Participate in clinical team care reviews to improve patient care processes and outcomes.
- Participate in community outreach activities (such as health fairs, community collaborations or outreach clinics)as assigned.
- May be required to travel between Texas Tech Health El Paso clinical locations and provide cross-coverage across medical specialties to meet operational needs.
- Required to maintain current licensure, certifications, competencies and compliance training at all times.
- Adhere to all policies, procedures and practices (Regents Rules, TTUS, HSECEP OPs, etc.).
- Personally demonstrate, display and act in accordance with TTUHSC EP's Values (Service, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Advancement, and Teamwork). Serve as a Value's leader while actively promoting and encouraging staff across the institution.
- Remains current with all licensure, certifications and mandatory compliances and trainings required of this position.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Grant Funded?
No
Minimum Hire Rate
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual
Pay Basis
Hourly
Work Location
El Paso
Preferred Qualifications
- One (1) year experience as an LVN.
- Graduate of an accredited school of vocational nursing.
- Experience in and academic medicine or health sciences center.
- Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively, written and verbally.
- Demonstrates the ability to effectively and positively serve as a contributing member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Campus
HSC - El Paso
Department
Clinical Operations PEDI
Required Attachments
Cover Letter, Professional License or Certification, Resume / CV, Transcript
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 at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.
Job Group
Skilled Technicians
Shift
Day
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Required Qualifications
- Completion of a Board of Nursing Accredited program of vocational nursing or scheduled to complete a program of vocational nursing within 120 days of applying for a position.
- 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.
- New graduates must pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX- PN) on the first attempt.
- No experience required.
Does this position work in a research laboratory?
No
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 at https://www.ttuhsc.edu/compliance/clery-report.aspx.
