Licensed Vocational Nurse II

Texas A&M University System • Bryan, TX

13d • 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

• 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care activities including transferring patients from reception to patient care areas.
• Measures vital signs and assesses patient conditions.
• Administers injections and dispenses medications.
• Documents patient health information and nursing care activities in the electronic medical records system.
• Assists providers during exams and procedures.
• Obtaining and transferring laboratory specimen
• Communicates with patients to assess needs and changes
• Assures cleanliness and prevention of spread of infection in patient care areas, clean exam and treatment rooms, exam table, countertops, and doorknobs
• Assists in the organization and upkeep of central nurse stations
• Files lab requests and results and distributes lab results to Physicians as needed
• Organizes and adjusts the Physician schedule to meet patient needs.
• Acts as the liaison with outside medical providers to schedule outpatient testing.
• Files lab requests and results and distributes lab results to Physicians.
• Obtains clinical reports from affiliated organizations.
• Assists with inventory and maintenance of drug and vaccine logs.
• 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
• Provides supervision 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

• 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.
• Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.
• From our benefits package and professional development opportunities to our retirement programs, Texas A&M is a great place to work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed