Licensed Vocational Nurse II New

Job Title

Licensed Vocational Nurse II

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

College Of Nursing

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Bryan, Texas

Job Type

Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.  

Who We Are

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.

What We Want

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.

What You Need To Know

Salary: Will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience.

Schedule: Part-Time

Location: Bryan, TX

Apply! Submitting a cover letter, resume/CV to assist us with the review process. You may upload these documents to the application under CV/Resume.

Required Education And Experience

• Graduation from an accredited school of vocational or practical nursing
• Two years of related experience in patient care.
  
  
  

Required Licenses And Certifications

• Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and ability to obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within six months of employment.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

Patient Care Activities

• 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
  
  
  

Administrative Functions

• 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
  
  
  

Supervision and Training

• Provides supervision 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.
  
  
  

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  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. 

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.