Licensed Vocational Nurse (Pediatrics)

Extended Job Title
Licensed Vocational Nurse (Pediatrics)

Org Level 1
Texas Tech Unv Hlth Sci Ctr El Paso

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.

Requisition ID
32780BR

Travel Required
Up to 25%

Major/Essential Functions

• Prepares and checks the patients charts.
• Assists physician with physical examinations and various specialized procedures.
• Obtains specimens for laboratory tests.
• Records end-results of lab tests, x-rays, etc. into patient charts.
• Administers medications as ordered by the physician and monitors patient or adverse reactions.
• Takes patient vital signs.
• Supervises ancillary personnel or students.
• Responsible for developing and updating written standardized protocols.
• Instructs patient and family regarding treatment to be continued at home.
• Participates in audit surveys,research, PI etc... Stocks and cleans exam rooms, nurse's station and
• work station
• Covers at other pediatric clinics as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Grant Funded?
No

Minimum Hire Rate
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications

Pay Basis
Hourly

Schedule Details
As directed by head nurse.

Work Location
El Paso

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
• One or two years experience in a hospital or clinic environment; experience directly related to Pediatrics
• Phlebotomy experience

Campus
HSC - El Paso

Department
Clinical Operations PEDI

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

Job Type
Full Time

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 on the Human Resources webpage.

Job Group
Skilled Technicians

Shift
Other

EEO Statement
As an EEO/AA employer, the Texas Tech University System and its components will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Required Qualifications

• 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
• 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
• No experience required

Does this position work in a research laboratory?
No

Navy Enlisted Classification Code
290X, HM

Army Military Occupational Specialty Code
68C

Jeanne Clery Act
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