Job Title
Licensed Vocational Nurse II
Agency
Texas A&M University Health Science Center
Department
College Of Nursing
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents& livedexperiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens ourcorevalueswhich are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
Who we are
As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Healthencompasses five colleges andnumerouscenters and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovativeresearchand team-based health care delivery.
What we want
The Licensed Vocational Nurse II provides an advanced level of paraprofessional nursing care and treatment to the patients involved with the TRISH research study. The purpose of this study is to advance scientific knowledge and understanding of the challenges that occur through human deep space exploration.
What you need to know
Salary:Will becommensuratebased on the selected hire’s education and experience
Location/Schedule: College Station, TX/Part-Time
Please Note:This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding
Apply! Submitting a cover letter, CV/Resume toassistus with the review process. You may upload these documentsonthe application under CV/Resume.
Required Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience. Completion of vocational nurse program.
Two years of related experience in patient care.
Required Licenses and Certifications
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of standard nursing procedures and processes. Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to ensure understanding. Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
Preferred Qualifications
Two or more years of experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
Responsibilities
Research Participant Care
Provides patient care activities to research subjects including measuring vital signs, assessing patient conditions, dispensing medications as needed, obtaining and transferring laboratory specimen, documenting testing and results in medical records, and documenting nursing activities in electronic medical records
Acts as the liaison between medical providers and patients
Communicates with patients to assess needs and changes
Assists Physicians in maintaining electronic medical records and updates as needed
Assists in follow up of patient care, communicates with patients, and documents medical records of these activities.
Assures cleanliness and prevention of spread of infection in patient care areas, clean exam and treatment rooms, exam table, countertops, and doorknobs
Assists with inventory, office equipment, and maintenance as needed
Assists in the organization and upkeep of central nurse stations
Files lab requests and results and distributes lab results to Physicians as needed
Obtains clinical reports from affiliated organizations as needed
Why Texas A&M University?
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-artrecreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonablecost-of-living and no long commutes.
Instructions to Applicants:Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
