Licensed Vocational Nurse II Practice Plan - Internal Medicine's Endocrinology

UTHealth Houston • Houston, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Vocational Nurse II works as a member of the clinical team in UTHealth Houston's Internal Medicine Endocrinology clinic, providing focused care to assigned patients with predictable healthcare needs. The role supports safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable care alongside board-certified endocrinologists and other clinic team members. The clinic provides services including diabetes education, insulin pump management, thyroid ultrasound and biopsy procedures, osteoporosis screening, and coordinated multidisciplinary care.

The LVN practices under direction and supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice nurse, physician assistant, physician, dentist, or podiatrist, and provides technical care within the scope of the LVN license. Responsibilities include patient assessments, implementing care plans and teaching plans, medication administration and clinical procedures, patient communications and screening, and supporting clinic operations and patient flow. The position is based in the Medical Center and has a fixed Monday–Friday schedule of either 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. or 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Employees must permanently reside and work in Texas.

Requirements

• Current Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license from the Texas Board of Nursing (BON).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Graduate of an education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s).
• At least 2 years of experience.
• Must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
• Ability to meet the position's physical demands: exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

Nice To Haves

• Previous outpatient or ambulatory clinic experience.
• Experience with Epic.
• Strong understanding of clinic operations and workflows.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to manage multiple responsibilities.
• Supervisory experience.
• For LVNs working in a research environment, previous research experience.

Responsibilities

• Promote quality patient care and customer service/satisfaction.
• Practice under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice nurse, physician assistant, physician, dentist, or podiatrist.
• Provide technical components of care within the LVN's scope of practice, including medication administration and clinical procedures.
• Collect data and perform focused patient assessments.
• Participate in the plan of care and implement appropriate care within scope of practice.
• Solicit orders or initiate standing orders for prescription refills and implement standing delegation orders for specific population management as necessary.
• Implement teaching plans for patients with well-defined health problems and learning needs.
• Provide direct basic care to assigned patients.
• Perform telephone messaging and in-person screening, with appropriate follow-up.
• Support clinic and patient flow, including clinic preparation, supply stocking, EHR review, procedure preparation and assistance, and appointment scheduling.
• Respect and maintain privacy and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Adhere to standards of practice for vocational nurses.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• May manage and evaluate vocational nursing personnel and coordinate services to support optimum patient care.
• May manage departmental human resources activities, including recruiting, selection, hiring, termination, training, professional development, mentoring, counseling, performance evaluations, and salary planning.

Benefits

• 100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees.
• Paid holidays, a preventative leave day, vacation time, and sick time; the combined time off is described as approximately 37–38 days per year.
• Increased vacation accrual with longer service.
• Longevity pay in monthly payments after two years of service.
• Retirement/pension plan.
• Free financial and legal counseling.
• Free mental health counseling services.
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs.
• Employee discounts, including entertainment, car rentals, and cell phones.
• Resources for child and elder care.

What This Job Offers

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