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 b y promoting a culture that respects all pers p ectives, talents & lived experience s . Em b racing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Int egrity , 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 colla b oration. Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contrib uting to employee health and basic life premiums 12-15 days of annual paid holidays Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month Automatic enrollment in the

Teacher Retirement System of Texas Health and Wellness:

Free exercise programs and release time

Professional Development:

All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has b een b uilt b y 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.