Licensed Vocational Nurse 2

**Job Title** Licensed Vocational Nurse II **Agency** Texas A&M University Health Science Center **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 environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our [](https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html)[core](https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html) [](https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html)[values](https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html) [](https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html)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.  * [Medical,](https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/medical/) [prescription drug,](https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/prescriptions-express-scripts/) [dental,](https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/dental/) [vision,](https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/vision-insurance/) [life and AD&D,](https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/life-add/) [flexible spending accounts](https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/flexible-spending-accounts/), [and long-term disability insurance](https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/long-term-disability/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums   * [12-15 days](https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays    * Up to [eight hours of paid sick leave](https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html) and at least [eight hours of paid vacation](https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html) each month   * Automatic enrollment in the [Teacher Retirement System of Texas](https://www.trs.texas.gov/Pages/Homepage.aspx)  * Health and Wellness: [Free exercise programs and release time](https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/)   * Professional Development: All employees have access to free  [LinkedIn Learning](https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/)  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more    * [Educational release time and tuition assistance](https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance) for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee   * [Living Well,](https://livingwell.tamu.edu/) a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees  **Instructions to Applicants:** Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.  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.