Licensed Vocational Nurse

Position Description

Employees in this classification are responsible for performing a wide variety of patient care activities in an assigned correctional facility. They function within their legal scope of practice and in accordance with the policies and procedures of the organization and practice setting. Work is performed under the direction of a registered nurse as part of a total correctional managed health care team in providing safe and competent care to patients.

Pay Grade Maximum

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan.

Major/Essential Functions

• Provides direct care to patients within the nursing Scope of Practice.
• Performs sick call, assess and treat acute problems using nursing protocols and refer patients to an advanced medical provider, behavioral health provider, or dentist as appropriate.
• Performs nursing rounds for patients in the segregated housing.
• Administers medications as ordered via oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, topical, and ophthalmic routes.
• Uses established tools for gathering subjective and objective data, referring abnormal findings to the medical, dental, or behavioral health provider.
• Collects laboratory specimens and prepare specimens for laboratory processing.
• Respond to emergencies and render care to stabilize the patient and/or transport to appropriate level of care.
• Handles properly the use of equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Communicates proficiently in order to create positive rapport with patients, coworkers, officers, and civilians.
• Establishes and maintains positive working relationships in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Has knowledge of state regulations (HIPPA/PHI).
• Maintains certifications and required educational compliance.
• Proficient documenting patient findings in the electronic health records (EHR).

Pay Grade Minimum

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan.

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 at https://app
4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.

Occasional Duties

• Assist with intake and transfer screenings.
• Assist in infection control as needed.

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.

Required Qualifications

Current Vocational Nurse License in the State of Texas, or ability to transfer license to Texas, or scheduled to complete a program of vocational nursing within 120 days of applying for a position . Current CPR certification. Graduated from an approved accredited nursing program. New graduates must pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX- PN) on the first attempt.

No experience required.

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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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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.

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