Licensed Vocational Nurse II at Texas A&M University System

Crockett, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Nursing Procedures, Electronic Health Records, Interpersonal Skills, Organizational Skills, Confidentiality, Team Collaboration, Medical Supply Management, Administrative Functions, Training, Continuing Education, Communication, Vital Signs Measurement, Medication Dispensing, Patient Assessment, Record Keeping

Industry

Education Management

Description

Job TitleLicensed Vocational Nurse II Agency Texas A&M University Health Science Center Department College Of Nursing Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationCrockett, Texas Job TypeStaff Job 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, and provides nursing care to patients and supports the nurse practitioner staff. What you need to know Salary: Will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience. Please Note: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them to the application under the CV/Resume section. Required Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited school of vocational or practical nursing Two years of related experience in patient care 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) 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 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 Why Texas A&M University? We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. 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 prepopulate 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. Howdy and thank you for your interest in a career with Texas A&M University. As the flagship campus of The Texas A&M University System, we are located in College Station, Texas with a student population of more than 74,000 and nearly 14,000 faculty and staff. The Spirit of Aggieland is unmistakable. We are a unique American institution, fostering a culture of friendliness, compassion and respect for one another. Our unique history and rich traditions make Texas A&M special. From our benefits package and professional development opportunities to our retirement programs, Texas A&M is a great place to work. Your path to a great career starts here! Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (979) 845-5154. Useful Links: Benefit Programs Retirement Employee Discount Program Flexible Spending Accounts University Holidays Legal Statements New Employee Onboarding Prospective Employees Safety and Security Notices Training and Development USERRA Nondiscrimination Notice

Responsibilities

The Licensed Vocational Nurse II provides advanced paraprofessional patient care and supports nurse practitioners in a mobile clinic setting. Responsibilities include measuring vital signs, documenting health information, assisting with medical procedures, and maintaining clinic operations.