Licensed Vocational Nurse II

Texas A&M University System•College Station, TX

16d•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

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