Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Amarillo, Texas, United States
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Posted over 1 month ago
Job Description
Extended Job Title
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Org Level 1
Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr
Org Level 7
523501 - Surgery Ama Genl
Position Description
Employees in this classification are responsible for performing a wide variety of patient care activities in an assigned specialty or sub-specialty outpatient clinic. Work is performed under the direction of a licensed staff nurse and/or physician as part of a total health care team in providing complete evaluations to patients. Work is performed under usual clinic conditions, necessitating a high degree of contact with patient, families and clinic personnel.
Requisition ID
22972BR
Travel Required
None
Major/Essential Functions
Prepares/checks patient charts/previews clinic schedule of day's appointments to ensure that all charts are complete prior to clinic appointments.
Assist physician with exams and various specialized procedures.
Collect specimens for lab test, x-rays and procedures and records in patient chart.
Direct nurse contact and focus on Bariatric program.
Support and delivery of patient care taking patients history, vitals, weight and height and recording in patient chart. Reviewing patient allergies, medications and medical complaints and documenting in EMR.
Clean and stock patient rooms.
Monitor inventory and report needed items to Sr. LVN.
Phone Triage. Returning calls and notifies the appropriate physician about patient's complaints and questions as soon as possible
Grant Funded?
No
Minimum Hire Rate
14.48
Pay Basis
Hourly
Schedule Details
Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Work Location
Amarillo
Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual preferred.
Campus
HSC - Amarillo
Department
Surgery Ama Genl
Required Attachments
Resume / CV
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 on the Human Resources webpage.
Job Group
Skilled Technicians
Occasional Duties
Evaluate stock room for expired supplies and medications.
Autoclaving- Cleaning instruments
Maintain current meaningful use elements in EMR.
Maintains current nursing training and certificate/license/ continuing education.
Shift
Day
EEO Statement
As an EEO/AA employer, the Texas Tech University System and its components will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicants race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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 or scheduled to complete a program of vocational nursing within 120 days of applying for a position. +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. New graduates must pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX- PN) on the first attempt. +Experience:+ No experience required.
Does this position work in a research laboratory?
No
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Org Level 1
Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr
Org Level 7
523501 - Surgery Ama Genl
Position Description
Employees in this classification are responsible for performing a wide variety of patient care activities in an assigned specialty or sub-specialty outpatient clinic. Work is performed under the direction of a licensed staff nurse and/or physician as part of a total health care team in providing complete evaluations to patients. Work is performed under usual clinic conditions, necessitating a high degree of contact with patient, families and clinic personnel.
Requisition ID
22972BR
Travel Required
None
Major/Essential Functions
Prepares/checks patient charts/previews clinic schedule of day's appointments to ensure that all charts are complete prior to clinic appointments.
Assist physician with exams and various specialized procedures.
Collect specimens for lab test, x-rays and procedures and records in patient chart.
Direct nurse contact and focus on Bariatric program.
Support and delivery of patient care taking patients history, vitals, weight and height and recording in patient chart. Reviewing patient allergies, medications and medical complaints and documenting in EMR.
Clean and stock patient rooms.
Monitor inventory and report needed items to Sr. LVN.
Phone Triage. Returning calls and notifies the appropriate physician about patient's complaints and questions as soon as possible
Grant Funded?
No
Minimum Hire Rate
14.48
Pay Basis
Hourly
Schedule Details
Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Work Location
Amarillo
Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual preferred.
Campus
HSC - Amarillo
Department
Surgery Ama Genl
Required Attachments
Resume / CV
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 on the Human Resources webpage.
Job Group
Skilled Technicians
Occasional Duties
Evaluate stock room for expired supplies and medications.
Autoclaving- Cleaning instruments
Maintain current meaningful use elements in EMR.
Maintains current nursing training and certificate/license/ continuing education.
Shift
Day
EEO Statement
As an EEO/AA employer, the Texas Tech University System and its components will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicants race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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 or scheduled to complete a program of vocational nursing within 120 days of applying for a position. +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. New graduates must pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX- PN) on the first attempt. +Experience:+ No experience required.
Does this position work in a research laboratory?
No
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