"Licensed Vocational Nurse"

Extended Job Title

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Position Description

Employees in this classification are responsible for performing a wide variety of patient care activities in an assigned correctional facility. They function within their legal scope of practice and in accordance with the policies and procedures of the organization and practice setting. Work is performed under the direction of a registered nurse as part of a total correctional managed health care team in providing safe and competent care to patients.

Major/Essential Functions

• Reports data, identifies and reports alterations in patient responses to assist in the identification of problems and formulation of goals/outcomes.
• Prepares and operates necessary equipment and instruments for examinations, treatments and procedures.
• Assists with or performs exams and procedures and documents intervention in Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
• Monitors patient's medical status and reports changes in status to supervisor or provider.
• Represents nursing in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings.
• Administer or assist with the administration and documentation of medications.
• Full-time flexible supplemental workforce.
• Provide additional licensed nursing support to fill in gaps and alleviate staffing shortage.
• Completes additional clinical and administrative tasks based on unit needs.
• Builds professional connections to strengthen our team and promote our values.

In addition to the base position compensation, we offer shift differential pay for night and weekend shifts:
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.

Required Qualifications

• Current Vocational Nurse License in the State of Texas, or ability to transfer license to Texas, or scheduled to complete a program of vocational nursing within 120 days of applying for a position.
• Current CPR certification.
• Graduated from an approved accredited nursing program. New graduates must pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN) on the first attempt.
• No experience required.

Compensation

Pay Grade Minimum: $25.20 hourly
Pay Grade Maximum: $35.00 hourly
Pay Basis: Hourly

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 website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.

Work Details

Job Type: Full Time
Employment Type: Full Time
Schedule Details: 4 days on - 4 days off
Work Location: Lubbock
Department: Psych Montford Unit
Shift: Day
Travel Required: None
Grant Funded?: No

Required Attachments: Professional License or Certification, Resume / CV
Optional Attachments: Professional/Personal Reference

Requisition ID: 43144BR