"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.

Major/Essential Functions

• Delivers clinical excellence through accurate administration of medications, immunizations, and treatments following provider orders and departmental policies.
• Communicates with empathy and clarity, ensuring families understand their child’s plan of care and feel supported throughout their visit.
• Collaborates with compassion and professionalism as a valued member of the interdisciplinary health care team- supporting physicians, advanced practice providers, and fellow nurses to promote seamless, coordinated care.
• Performs clinical tasks such as obtaining vital signs, preparing and maintaining examination and treatment rooms, sterilizing equipment, and ensuring all instruments are ready for patient care.
• Documents thoroughly using the electronic medical record (EMR) to support communication, care planning, and quality improvement.
• Responds to patient calls and messages with attentiveness and professionalism, following clinic protocols and ensuring timely, compassionate communication.

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.
• Two (2) years of LVN experience in a hospital, clinic or community-based environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual English/Spanish

Pay Basis

Hourly

Pay Grade Minimum

16.89

Pay Grade Maximum

32.72

Schedule Details

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Work Location

Midland

Department

Pediatrics Ode General

Job Type

Full Time

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Shift

Day

Occasional Duties

Cross coverage at the offsite clinic when staffing needs occur.

Pay Statement

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.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.