Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock, Texas

Job Description:

Extended Job Title

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Org Level 1

Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr

Org Level 7

696012 - UMC Lubbock County Jail

Position Description

Employees in this classification are responsible for performing a wide variety of patient care activities in an assigned correctional facility. They function within their legal scope of practice and in accordance with the policies and procedures of the organization and practice setting. Work is performed under the direction of a registered nurse as part of a total correctional health care team in providing safe and competent care to patients.

Requisition ID

38990BR

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Pay Grade Maximum

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan.

Major/Essential Functions

 

• Assist with or perform exams and procedures within the LVN scope of practice.


• Administer or assist with the administration of medications to patients; ensure patient medications are administered following clinical and compliance policies and procedures.


• Appropriately document care provided and patients' response to care in an appropriate and timely manner in patients' charts.


• Prepares and operates necessary equipment and instruments for examinations, treatments, and procedures


• Perform nursing rounds as needed in all required areas; nursing rounds will be performed per department standards.


• Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in the job classification and/or position description.

 

Grant Funded?

No

Pay Grade Minimum

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan.

Pay Basis

Hourly

Schedule Details

Various shifts available, days/nights, weekdays/weekends

Work Location

Lubbock

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with electronic health records.


• Experience working in a dynamic health facility, under the direction of supervising nurses.

Campus

HSC - Correctional Managed Health Care

Department

UMC Lubbock County Jail

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Resume / CV

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website.

Job Group

Skilled Technicians

Shift

Other

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Required Qualifications


License/Certification: Current Vocational Nurse License in the State of Texas, or ability to transfer license to Texas, or scheduled to complete a program of vocational nursing within 120 days of applying for a position. Current CPR certification. Graduated from an approved accredited nursing program. New graduates must pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX- PN) on the first attempt. 



Experience: None required.

Jeanne Clery Act

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