"Sr Lic Vocational Nurse"

Extended Job Title

Sr Lic Vocational Nurse

Position Description

Employees in this classification are experienced LVN's responsible for performing a wide variety of patient care activities in an assigned specialty or subspecialty outpatient clinic. Work is performed under the direction of a staff nurse and/or physician as part of a total health care team in providing complete evaluations to patients. Works under the direct supervision of staff nurse or physician. No delegated supervisory authority; may instruct co-workers and supervise them in the performance of special procedures. Work is performed under usual clinic conditions, necessitating a high degree of contact with patients, families and clinic personnel.

Requisition ID

42242BR

Major/Essential Functions

• Reports data, identifies and reports alterations in patient responses to assist in the identification of problems and formulation of goals/outcomes and patient-centered plans of care.
• Implements teaching plans for patients and their families with well-defined health learning needs.
• Communicates with patients via telephone per clinic protocols.

Grant Funded?

No

Pay Basis

Hourly

Work Location

Lubbock

Preferred Qualifications

At least 1 year of hospital or clinic experience.

Department

Internal Med Dept Lbk Genl

Job Type

Full Time

Occasional Duties

Prepares and operates necessary equipment and instruments for examination, treatments and procedures.

Shift

Day

Required Qualifications

Completion of a Board of Nursing accredited program of vocational nursing. Current Vocational Nursing license in the state of Texas or the attainment of a temporary permit from the Board of Nursing to practice vocational nursing pending full licensure in the state of Texas. At least two years of LVN experience in a hospital, clinic or community-based environment.