Licensed Vocational Nurse II
About The Position
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. 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
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
