LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE II (UT Health RGV Multispecialty - Edinburg)

The University of Texas System • Edinburg, TX

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About The Position

The Licensed Vocational Nurse II position at UT Health RGV Multispecialty in Edinburg involves providing nursing care as part of an inter-professional team. The role includes executing provider orders, managing patient care efficiently, and ensuring high-quality service in a clinical setting. The nurse will be responsible for patient assessments, documentation, and communication, while also maintaining professionalism and adhering to clinic policies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited Licensed Vocational Nurse program from an approved school of Nursing.
• Current Texas Licensure as a Licensed Vocational Nurse and CPR certification is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification course accredited by the American Heart Association.
• Three (3) years of experience in vocational nursing.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a medical clinic setting or acute health care.
• Ability to read, speak and write Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely management of work within policy guidelines and assess patient priority via call line and electronic systems.
• Perform procedures such as Point of Care testing and administer vaccines and other clinical duties as trained.
• Screen patients telephonically and in clinic, documenting screening and communication results in electronic health records.
• Assist fellow employees in providing the highest quality personalized patient care.
• Maintain and uphold established clinic patient care, operation, and employee policies as outlined in the UT Medicine Employee Handbook and UTRGV Employee Handbook.
• Interface with providers, the inter-professional team, and patients to ensure optimal patient visit plans and experiences.
• Provide excellent internal and external customer service, maintaining professionalism in all communications and resolution of patient concerns.
• Process requests for medication refills and paperwork, working closely with Medical Assistants to enhance workflow.
• Alert RNs or providers to any patient concerns and report using accepted clinical communication methods for optimal patient outcomes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Commensurate salary based on experience.
• Full-time employment with potential for evening and weekend work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED