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Licensed Vocational Nurse - Surgery

Company:
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Job Location:
Category:
Health and Medical Services
Type:
Full-Time
40039BR

Surgery Ama Genl

Amarillo

Introduction
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.

 

About TTUHSC
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.
 

Position Description
Employees in this classification are responsible for performing a wide variety of patient care activities in an assigned specialty or sub-specialty outpatient clinic. Work is performed under the direction of a licensed staff nurse and/or physician as part of a total health care team in providing complete evaluations to patients. Work is performed under usual clinic conditions, necessitating a high degree of contact with patient, families and clinic personnel.

Major/Essential Functions
Prepares/checks patient charts/previews clinic schedule of day's appointments to ensure that all charts are complete prior to clinic appointments.
Assist physician with exams and various specialized procedures.
Support and delivery of patient care taking patients history, vitals, weight and height and recording in patient chart. Reviewing patient allergies, medications and medical complaints and documenting in EMR.
Clean and stock patient rooms.
Monitor inventory and report needed items to Sr. LVN.
Phone Triage. Returning calls and notifies the appropriate physician about patient's complaints and questions as soon as possible

Occasional Duties
Evaluate stock room for expired supplies and medications.
Autoclaving- Cleaning instruments
Maintain current meaningful use elements in EMR.
Maintains current nursing training and certificate/license/ continuing education. 

Required Qualifications
Education:+ Completion of a Board of Nursing accredited program of vocational nursing or scheduled to complete a program of vocational nursing within 120 days of applying for a position.
License/Certification:+ 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. New graduates must pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX- PN) on the first attempt.
Experience:+ No experience required.

Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual preferred
Previous clinical nursing experience
Experience working in a surgical environment (clinic or hospital)

Required Attachments
Professional License or Certification, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV

Benefits
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
Additionally, TTUHSC invests in the success of our team members by providing opportunities for personal and professional growth, including lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, and health and wellness initiatives. Team members also enjoy a variety of other perks, such as special membership rates at local gyms and golf courses, access to state-of-the-art software and facilities, and discounts on travel, technology, entertainment and more.
 

Pay Basis: Hourly

Pay Grade Minimum
17.00

Pay Grade Maximum
32.48

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.

Travel Required: None

Schedule Details
Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm

Does this position work in a research laboratory?: No

Army Military Occupational Specialty Code
68C

Navy Enlisted Classification Code
290X, HM

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. You can locate this report through our website at: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/emergency/clery-report.aspx.
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