Licensed Vocational Nurse II

Department College Of Nursing Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Crockett, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description Our Commitment Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environmentby promoting a culturethatrespectsall perspectives, talents&livedexperiences.Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens ourcore 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, under general supervision, provides an advanced level of paraprofessional patient care and treatment with supervisory and/or administrative research responsibilities. Provides nursing care to patients and supports the Nurse Practitioner staff. What you need to know Salary Range: $17.55 - $26.71 (based on experience) Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding. Responsibilities: Patient Care Activities Serves as a key member of the school-based East Texas Mobile Clinic team Works collaboratively to provide patient care on the College of Nursing Mobile Clinic Measures vital signs and assesses patient conditions Documents patient health information and nursing care activities in the electronic medical records system Assists with the maintenance of drug and vaccine logs and monitors expiration dates Assists providers during exams and procedures May assist with injections and dispense medications Assists with patient referrals Operates and maintains the clinic, which includes maintaining inventory and requisition of medical supplies, medications, and equipment Drives, in a University vehicle, to schools and homes of patients participating in the clinic in order to provide vital services. Maintains the highest standards of nursing practice Administrative Functions Assists with administrative functions needed to support the mobile clinic and patient care Maintains travel logs along with mobile clinic maintenance schedules Ensures insurance information is documented appropriately upon each visit and ensures completion of all intake tasks May act as the liaison with outside medical providers to schedule outpatient testing Files lab requests and results and distributes lab results Obtains clinical reports from affiliated organizations Orders medical supplies and coordinates with business office Maintains inventory and lab supplies and coordinates with CPL or other lab carriers as needed Supervision and Training May provide guidance 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 Qualifications 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 State of Texas class 'C' vehicle operator's license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment Preferred Qualifications: Three years of related experience in patient care Experience with rural healthcare Experience with electronic health records (eCW preferred) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to work cooperatively with others Knowledge of standard nursing procedures and processes Interpersonal and organizational skills Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality Ability to use and manage an Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system Why Texas A&M University? We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Professional Development: All employees have access to freeLinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that hasbeenbuiltby employees, for employees 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. Prairie View A&M University is a prestigious public historically black land-grant university in Texas, established in 1876, and known for its commitment to education and research. #J-18808-Ljbffr