Licensed Vocational Nurse
Position Description
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.
Major/Essential Functions
1. Direct Patient Care
- Deliver basic nursing care within scope of LVN practice, including vital signs, wound care, medication administration, lab draws/phlebotomy, and other treatments.
- Process patient sick call requests according to policy
- Assist in sick call, chronic care clinics, intake screenings, and other clinic visits
- Monitor patient health status and report changes promptly to appropriate clinical staff.
- Administer prescribed medications accurately and safely in accordance with protocols.
- Maintain medication records and ensure proper documentation.
- Observe and report therapeutic effects and adverse reactions.
- Promote adherence to treatment plans through patient education.
- Coordinate care within the interdisciplinary team, including mental health, dental, and specialty services.
- Prepare and maintain clinical areas, supplies, and equipment efficiently to support cost-effective care delivery.
2. Documentation & Compliance
- Accurately document patient encounters in the electronic health record (EHR) and all other applicable systems (e.g., PTM) in a timely manner.
- Ensure compliance with correctional healthcare standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain confidentiality and security of patient health information.
3. Infection Control & Safety
- Follow infection prevention and control policies, procedures, and protocols.
- Adhere to safety and security procedures specific to the correctional environment.
- Respond appropriately to medical emergencies using established protocols.
4. Quality & Cost Stewardship
- Support organizational initiatives focused on quality improvement and cost-effective care.
- Utilize resources responsibly to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
- Participate in audits, training, and performance improvement activities.
Licensed Vocational Nurse Differential:
- 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.
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