Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Title: Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Employee Classification: LVN

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division: HSC-Health Systems

SubDivision-Department: HSC-Health Systems & Clinical Aff

Department: HSC-HSC Health Geriatrics-345500

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility:

About Us - Values Overview:

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

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Department Summary

HSC Health is the academic clinical practice for the Health Science Center. Focused on improving health outcomes to build a healthier community. HSC Health primary and multispecialty care clinics are located on the HSC campus in Fort Worth. Out care teams extend to local hospitals, surgery centers, and mobile and in-home care. HSC Health's interprofessional teams work collaboratively to achieve an optimized treatment plan tailored to the individual patient. Physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, physical therapists, pharmacists, social workers, psychologists, specialized technicians, and nurses work together while intentionally integrating healthcare students, residents, and fellows to deliver care to our community.

Position Overview

The LVN position will support the Center for Older Adults (Geriatric Care). LVN will be responsible for telephone triage, providing guidance and support for medical assistants, medication management, inventory of clinical supplies, coordinating care across the practice, and other nursing tasks. This is an in person position only.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and two (2) years' of related experience. A valid Texas LVN license and a current CPR (BLS) certificate are required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

* Knowledge of medications, their use, and means of administration
* Customer Service Oriented
* Practical working knowledge of nursing procedures, methods, and techniques
* Ability to perform nursing duties while standing or walking for long period of time
* Knowledge of safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed

Preferred Qualifications

The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications:
* Bilingual (English/Spanish)
* Previous experience with older adults including telephone communication
* Ambulatory care experience
* Familiarity with adult vaccine requirements
* Patient rights
* Medicare and Managed Care experience
* NextGen EMR experience

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Graduation from and accredited school of nursing
2 years nursing experience
Active and unencumbered LVN license in the state of Texas
Current BLS (CPR for healthcare workers) certificate

Job Duties:

• Measure and record patients vital signs, perform procedures and administer medications, injections and vaccines as ordered by clinician in the electronic health record. Assembles, maintains, and properly uses equipment in patient care delivery.
• Return patient calls, and performs telephone triage following standardized protocols and clinicians guidance.
• Gauges patients overall health status updating clinicians as indicated. Provides oversight and guidance to medical assistants in collaboration with clinic supervisor/manager.
• Obtain insurance authorizations for referrals, procedures, and medications. Follows clinical protocols for medications refills. Completes patient forms as necessary.
• Follows all departmental and organizational policies and procedures with regard to patient safety, quality management, infection control, and human resources. Ensure appropriate legal and regulatory standards
• Coordination of care with internal and external partners.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

- None

Benefits:

For information regarding our Benefits, click here .

EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.