Licensed Vocational Nurse II

Texas A&M • College Station, TX

16h • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Vocational Nurse II provides an advanced level of paraprofessional nursing care and treatment to the patients involved with the TRISH research study. The purpose of this study is to advance scientific knowledge and understanding of the challenges that occur through human deep space exploration.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Completion of vocational nurse program.
• Two years of related experience in patient care.
• Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Knowledge of standard nursing procedures and processes.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to ensure understanding.
• Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care activities to research subjects including measuring vital signs, assessing patient conditions, dispensing medications as needed, obtaining and transferring laboratory specimen, documenting testing and results in medical records, and documenting nursing activities in electronic medical records
• Acts as the liaison between medical providers and patients
• Communicates with patients to assess needs and changes
• Assists Physicians in maintaining electronic medical records and updates as needed
• Assists in follow up of patient care, communicates with patients, and documents medical records of these activities.
• Assures cleanliness and prevention of spread of infection in patient care areas, clean exam and treatment rooms, exam table, countertops, and doorknobs
• Assists with inventory, office equipment, and maintenance as needed
• Assists in the organization and upkeep of central nurse stations
• Files lab requests and results and distributes lab results to Physicians as needed
• Obtains clinical reports from affiliated organizations as needed

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED