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  • Licensed Vocational Nurse

    Amarillo, Texas 79106 United States Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Full Time Mar 09, 2025
    Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Employer:

    Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

    About Us Nationally recognized for innovative programs, academic achievement, cutting-edge research and exceptional patient care, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center aims to promote a greater health environment for West Texas and beyond. While our flagship campus resides proudly in Lubbock, Texas, TTUHSC operates five schools with campuses in Abilene, Amarillo, Dallas/Fort Worth, Lubbock and the Permian Basin (Midland & Odessa). Like Texas itself, we are an independent and proud institution that is part of a larger union, the Texas Tech University System. As a university separate from Texas Tech University, we have been entrusted with a singular charge: to teach the next generation of doctors, nurses, pharmacists, researchers and health care professionals while simultaneously providing the people of West Texas with world-class patient care. We are both an institution of higher learning and a place where real people come for life-saving medical care. Our Mission As a comprehensive health sciences center, our mission is to enrich the lives of others by educating students to become collaborative health care professionals, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research. Our Values & Culture Through our values-based culture, TTUHSC is committed to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with a positive culture that puts people first. Our five values guide our actions and principles: Beyond Service, Kindhearted, Integrity, One Team, and Visionary. Compensation & Benefits We are proud to offer many exceptional employee benefits, including a generous compensation package with comprehensive benefits, medical and dental insurance, paid time off and substantial automatic retirement contributions. Additionally, we invest in employee success by providing many resources designed to support your personal and professional growth, including: Comprehensive Health Plans and Other Core Insurance State Retirement Programs and Pension Options Retiree Insurance for Lifetime Medical Benefits Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning Programs Tuition scholarships for employees and their dependents Leadership and Professional Development Programs Mental and Physical Wellness Programs Employee Recognition Programs and Longevity Pay We are excited for you to consider joining our team at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Consistently ranked as a "Great College to Work For" by the Chronicle of Higher Education, TTUHSC provides so much more than just a job!

    Job Description

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    Licensed Vocational Nurse
    Amarillo
    39995BR

    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
    Reports data, identifies and reports alterations in patient responses to assist in the identification of problems and formulation of goals/ outcomes and patient-centered plans of care in collaboration with patients, their families, and the interdisciplinary health care team.

    Implements teaching plans for patients and their families with well-defined health learning needs.

    Communicates with patients via telephone per clinic protocols.

    Prepares and operates necessary equipment and instruments for examination, treatments and procedures.

    Sterilizes and disinfects medical equipment and instruments.

    Maintains inventory of supplies in examination and procedure rooms.

    Attends all nurse power hours and completes all mandatory training to maintain competency.

    Participates in emergency preparedness drills in department.

    Attends nursing staff meetings.

    Participates in the identification of patient needs for referral to resources and facilitate continuity of care.

    Assists with or performs exams and procedures and documents intervention in EMR.

    Takes and records accurate vital signs and measurements.

    Assists in determining the physical and mental health status, needs, and preferences of culturally, ethnically, and socially diverse patients and their families.

    Communicates patient data using EMR to support decision-making to improve patient care.

    Administers medications and manages refill requests.

    PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Promote, Assess, and evaluate the educational needs and requirements specific to your job discipline.

    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.

    To apply, please visit: https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?partnerid=25898&siteid=5283&PageType=JobDetails&jobid=883272

    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.

    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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