Licensed Vocational Nurse II

Texas A&M • Crockett, TX

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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, and provides nursing care to patients and supports the n urse p ractitioner 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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Patient Care Activities 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.
• Administrative Functions 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
• Supervision and Training May provide guidance and direction to Medical Assistants providing patient care Assists with training for Medical Assistants and student workers in the unit
• Continuing Education and Committee Participation 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
• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
• Professional Development: 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: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees