Licensed Vocational Nurse

Overview

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) – PAMIO Inpatient Facility, Amarillo

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) looking for a fulfilling career where your skills and empathy truly make a difference? Join Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Managed Care, and be a part of a team committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate healthcare. We provide medical, mental health, and dental services to patients in 22 facilities across West Texas with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

Our Values-Based Culture guides us in everything we do, ensuring patient-centered care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As an LVN, you will be an essential part of our healthcare team, delivering direct patient care, assisting with treatment plans, and ensuring the well-being of those you serve. Your responsibilities will include administering medications, performing health assessments, and contributing to a dynamic and purpose-driven workplace.

• Reports data, identifies and reports alterations in patient responses to assist in the identification of problems and formulation of goals/outcomes.
• Prepares and operates necessary equipment and instruments for examinations, treatments and procedures.
• Maintains working knowledge of current issues and treatment modalities.
• Administers or assists with the administration and documentation of medications.
• Assists with or performs exams and procedures and documents intervention in Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
• Performs direct therapeutic interaction/care for the patient in PAMIO, Chronically Mentally Ill (CMI) and Crisis Management programs.
• Complies with CMHC and TTUHSC policy and security procedures, including all necessary paperwork.
• Demonstrates an understanding of mental illness and correctional managed healthcare.

• Day Shift Employees:
  Earn an extra $3.00 per hour for shifts worked on Saturday and Sunday.
• Night Shift Employees:
  Earn an extra $3.00 per hour for shifts worked Monday through Friday.
• Earn an extra $6.00 per hour for shifts worked on Saturday and Sunday.

Other duties as assigned.

License/Certification:
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.

Experience:

None required.

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

Full Time
• Hourly pay basis
• Pay range $25 - $33 per hour. Compensation is commensurate with qualifications and budgetary guidelines. For details, reference the institutional pay plan.

Schedule Details:
Will discuss during interview. EEO statements and compliance information are included as required.

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.

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring institutions to publish annual security and crime statistics. To view the report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website.