Licensed Vocational Nurse II

Texas A&M University System • Crockett, TX

3d • $18 - $27 • Hybrid

About The Position

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. Provides nursing care to patients and supports the Nurse Practitioner staff.

Requirements

• 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
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Three years of related experience in patient care
• Experience with rural healthcare
• Experience with electronic health records (eCW preferred)

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• May provide guidance and direction to Medical Assistants providing patient care
• Assists with training for Medical Assistants and student workers in the unit
• Participates in continuing education activities as required by the Texas Board of Nursing and department
• Serves on committees as assigned

Benefits

• 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
• Free exercise programs and release time
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree