LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE II

Posting Details

Position Information


Posting Number
UTHRGV19


Working Title
LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE II


Number of Vacancies
1


Location
McAllen, Texas


Department
School of Medicine / Medicine and Oncology ISU


FTE
1.0


FLSA
Non-Exempt


Scope of Job


Provide nursing care as a member of an inter-professional team to patients in the clinic, stationary or mobile, and carries out provider orders. Assume the responsibilities of leadership to ensure efficient and appropriate administration of care.

Description of Duties

• Ensures timely management of work within policy guidelines, assesses patient priority via call line and electronic systems.
• Performs procedures such as Point of Care testing and administers vaccines and other clinical duties as trained.
• Screens patients telephonically and in clinic; meticulous documentation of screening and communication results in electronic health record.
• Assists fellow employees in providing the highest quality personalized patient care.
• Maintains and upholds established clinic patient care, operation and employee policies as outlined in the UT Medicine Employee Handbook and UTRGV Employee Handbook..
• Interfaces with providers, the inter-professional team and patients to ensure optimal patient visit plan and experience.
• Provides excellent internal and external customer service, maintains professionalism at all times in appearance, verbal and written communication, resolution of patient concerns and or issues.
• Process requests for medication refills, paperwork, and works closely with Medical Assistants to enhance workflow.
• Alerts RNs or providers to any patient concerns and reports using the accepted clinical area accepted communication method i.e. SBAR to coworkers and management for optimal patient outcomes.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Supervision Received


General supervision from assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given


Direct supervision of assigned staff.

Required Education


High school diploma or equivalent. Graduate of an accredited Licensed Vocational Nurse program from an approved school of Nursing.

Preferred Education


None.

Licenses/Certifications


Current Texas Licensure as a Licensed Vocational Nurse and CPR certification is required. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification course accredited by the American Heart Association.

Required Experience


Three (3) years of experience in vocational nursing.

Preferred Experience


Experience in a medical clinic setting or acute health care.

Equipment


Use of standard office equipment. Telemedicine and related equipment.

Working Conditions


Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Usual office orclinical ambulatory patient care facility conditions, stationary or mobile. Some evening and /or weekend work may be required. Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.

Other


The ability to read, speak and write Spanish is desirable. Ability to communicate effectively, written and verbal. Tact, diplomacy, discretion, and confidentiality of medical information required in all matters. Possible exposure to combustible materials. Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens.

Physical Capabilities


N/A

Employment Category
Full-Time


Minimum Salary
Commensurate with Experience


Posted Salary
Commensurate with Experience


Position Available Date
08/01/2026


Grant Funded Position
No


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Posting Detail Information


EEO Statement


It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Special Instructions to Applicants


Dear Applicant,

Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:

Date of Birth Gender
*Ethnicity/Race

Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.

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Additional Information


UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Regulatory Affairs.

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