Licensed Vocational Nurse- Senior (Urology)

UT Health San Antonio•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

Under the supervision of an RN, a Dentist, or a member of the Medical Staff, the Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides general nursing care to patients and may lead or mentor lower-level team members. The role supports patient care through message and appointment management, examination and procedure assistance, documentation, discharge communication, point-of-care testing, and maintenance of clinical spaces and equipment. The position requires working within the nursing process defined by the Texas Nurse Practice Act, communicating effectively, using analytical thinking to coordinate work and respond to emergent requirements, participating in an interdisciplinary healthcare team, and meeting training and competency requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Function within the required nursing process as defined by the Texas Nurse Practice Act.
Support the mission, vision, and patient promise throughout interactions.
Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Use analytical thinking to analyze information, coordinate work within schedule constraints, and handle emergent requirements in a timely manner.
Participate as an integral part of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in providing high-quality patient care.
Meet all training and competency requirements.

Responsibilities

Sort, prioritize, and manage patient messages and calls, and manage patient appointment scheduling.
Prepare patients for examination, set up and maintain a sterile field, assist clinical staff with examinations and clinical care, and document care.
Assist providers with procedures, perform patient discharges, and verify that instructions are communicated to patients and families.
Maintain the assigned work area with supplies and equipment; clean, stock, and maintain examination rooms, procedure rooms, instruments, and equipment; and transport patients safely.
Perform Point of Care Testing (POCT), document results, and report clinical findings to the RN in charge and/or provider.
Perform other duties as assigned.
May lead or mentor lower-level team members.

Benefits

UT SELECT medical insurance offered free for employees; family coverage is available through payroll deduction.
Group term life insurance and basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance provided at no cost, with options to purchase additional coverage.
Three dental insurance plan options through Delta Dental.
Two vision plan options through Superior Vision Services.
Disability insurance enrollment option providing income if a non-work-related illness or injury prevents work.
Flexible spending accounts for qualifying dependent care and out-of-pocket healthcare expenses.
Retirement plan eligibility through TRS or ORP, plus voluntary retirement programs.
Paid time off of 128 to 208 hours per fiscal year based on years of service.
Extended Illness Bank accrual of 8 hours per month.
Paid family leave of up to 240 hours after six months of consecutive employment.
12 paid holidays each year.
Discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.