Sr Lic Vocational Nurse, Endocrinology Clinic New

Position Description

Employees in this classification are experienced LVN's responsible for performing a wide variety of patient care activities in an assigned specialty or subspecialty outpatient clinic. Work is performed under the direction of a staff nurse and/or physician as part of a total health care team in providing complete evaluations to patients. Works under the direct supervision of staff nurse or physician. No delegated supervisory authority; may instruct co-workers and supervise them in the performance of special procedures. Work is performed under usual clinic conditions, necessitating a high degree of contact with patients, families and clinic personnel.

Why TTUHSC?

Nationally recognized as a Great College to Work For, TTUHSC provides much more than just a job! Enjoy excellent benefits, including paid leave, retirement plans, wellness programs, health insurance and so much more. Ready to start building a rewarding career in a positive environment where you can develop and thrive? Join us as we change the future of health care.

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is enriching the lives of others by educating students, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research. TTUHSC graduates more health care professionals than any other health care institution in the state, conferring 24.2% of all degrees and certificates awarded from health-related institutions in Texas. By providing comprehensive clinical services to more than 10 million individuals across 121 counties, TTUHSC is dedicated to advancing the health of people throughout Texas and beyond. This is where world-class education meets compassionate patient care – and we believe that our people are the reason for our institution’s lasting success and bright future.

Being part of the TTUHSC team means being part of an innovative and supportive community that empowers each individual to do their best work. Through our values-based culture, TTUHSC is committed to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with a positive culture that puts people first.

Responsibilities

• The duties of a Senior Licensed Vocational Nurse (SR LVN) include completing annual nursing core competency training.
• Maintain inventory of supplies, ensuring proper equipment maintenance, and ensuring clinic compliance with TTUHSC policies.
• SR LVN ensures the clinic complies with all policies, procedures, and programs, such as ACO/TIPPS.
• Works closely with the Medical Director and Head Nurse to supervise and train staff in their assigned clinic.
• SR LVN identifies patient needs for resource referral and facilitates continuity of care.
• They assist with or perform exams and procedures, document interventions in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR), and accurately take and record vital signs and measurements.
• This role involves assessing the physical and mental health status, needs, and preferences of culturally diverse patients and their families.
• SR LVN communicates patient data via EMR to support decision-making, identifies alterations in patient responses, and collaborates with the healthcare team to develop patient-centered care plans.
• SR LVN implements teaching plans for patients and families with precise health learning needs, communicates with patients per clinic protocols, prepares necessary equipment and instruments for exams and procedures, and rooms patients.

Occasional Duties

• Provide coverage for LVN in other IM or subspecialty clinics in Midland and Odessa.
• Other duties as assigned by Nurse Manager or other supervisors.

Required Qualifications

• Completion of a Board of Nursing accredited program of vocational nursing.
• Current Vocational Nursing license in the state of Texas or the attainment of a temporary permit from the Board of Nursing to practice vocational nursing pending full licensure in the state of Texas.
• At least two years of LVN experience in a hospital, clinic or community-based environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of a Board of Nursing-accredited program of vocational nursing.
• Current Vocational Nursing license in the state of Texas or the attainment of a temporary permit from the Board of Nursing to practice vocational nursing pending full licensure in the state of Texas.
• At least two years of LVN experience in a hospital, clinic or community-based environment.

Benefit Highlights

TTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where our team members can do their best work, with programs and benefits to support head-to-toe well-being. Explore just a few of the advantages of being a TTUHSC team member:

• Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options – Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team members
• Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more
• Retirement Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Jeanne Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website at https://www.ttuhsc.edu/compliance/clery-report.aspx.