LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE I (UT Health RGV AHEC Primary Care - San Carlos)

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number
SRGV7841
Working Title
LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE I (UT Health RGV AHEC Primary Care - San Carlos)
Number of Vacancies
1
Location
Edinburg, Texas
Department
School of Medicine / Primary and Community Care ISU
FTE
1.0
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Scope of Job

To provide assistance to the professional nursing staff and physicians at the clinical area assigned. Responsible for assisting in the treatment and care of patients not requiring the specialization and/or skills of a professional nurse.

Description of Duties

• Assists the physician in the clinics as appropriate for patient's needs to include ensuring provider's orders are completed in appropriate manner.
• Prepares rooms for clinic, prepares patient's charts and patients to be seen by the provider.
• Collects samples for laboratory examination and performs routine laboratory tests on samples.
• Administers vaccines and screening tests under supervision as recommended by the CDC (Center for Disease Control) guidelines and clinical area policies.
• Follows up on all persons with reactions to vaccines and uses the appropriate precautions including the methods of administration and knowledge of side effects for each vaccine.
• Assists registered nurses and providers with health education, treatments, and procedures.
• Completes appropriate paperwork.
• Ensures adequate levels of supplies and equipment are maintained for diagnostic and treatment procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality in all matters.
• Participates as a member of an interprofessional health care team.
• Inspects incoming medication for and provides proper storage.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

General supervision from assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given

May provide minimal supervision to assigned staff.

Required Education

High school graduation or equivalent. Graduate of an accredited Licensed Vocational Nurse program from an approved school of Nursing.

Preferred Education

None.

Licenses/Certifications

Current Texas Licensure as a Licensed Vocational Nurse. Basic Life Support ( BLS ) certification course accredited by the American Heart Association

Required Experience

One (1) year of experience in vocational nursing.

Preferred Experience

None.

Equipment

Use of standard office equipment and equipment related to vocational nursing. Telemedicine and related equipment.

Working Conditions

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Usual office or clinical ambulatory patient care facility conditions. Some evening and /or weekend work may be required.

Other

Professionalism, Tact, diplomacy, discretion, and confidentiality of medical information required in all matters. Possible exposure to combustible materials. Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens.

Physical Capabilities

N/A

Employment Category
Full-Time
Minimum Salary
Commensurate with Experience
Posted Salary
Commensurate with Experience
Position Available Date
10/21/2024
Grant Funded Position
Yes
If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date
08/31/2028

Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: *Date of Birth *Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days. If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at https://careers.utrgv.edu for detailed contact information.

Additional Information

UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check ( CBC ). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .

Quick Link
https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/44559

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