Licensed Vocational Nurse

Extended Job Title

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Instititution

Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr

Org Level 7

691006 - Abilene Robertson Unit

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.

Requisition ID

38715BR

Travel Required

None

Pay Grade Maximum

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the
individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring
department

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 record.
? Administer or assist with the administration and documentation
of medications.
? Maintains working knowledge of current issues and treatment
modalities
? Assures that physical counts of sharps, instruments, and keys
are correct and documented in appropriate logs.
? Triage sick call request
? Performs nursing rounds as needed in all required areas.
? Others duties as assigned
? Effectively participates in the overall goals of the Managed
Care team.
? Responds to all request in a timely manner as required.
? Support the goal of the unit by attending meetings.

About Managed Care:

Since 1989, TTUHSC Managed Care has served as a healthcare delivery
service, providing high quality, low cost healthcare to patients
within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice system. We provide
medical, mental health, and dental services to patients in 22
facilities throughout West Texas. Managed Care emphasizes our
values-based culture in all we do. You can learn more about TTUHSC
Managed Care by visiting our website HERE .

This valuable team member shall perform work in a manner that
reflects the Values
of TTUHSC :
? ONE TEAM: Unite and include diverse perspectives to achieve our
mission
? KINDHEARTED: Exceed expectations with a kind heart, helping
hands, and a positive attitude
? INTEGRITY: Be honorable and trustworthy even when no one is
looking
? VISIONARY: Nurture innovative ideas, bold explorations, and a
pioneering spirit
? BEYOND SERVICE: Create and deliver positive defining
moments

Take care of yourself and your family. Enjoy some of the best
benefits in
the state of Texas:
? Comprehensive Benefits Package
? Training
? Continuing Education
? Loan Forgiveness Program
? Retiree Insurance
? Paid Leave
? Leadership Program
? State Pension

PAY DIFFERENTIAL

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.

Grant Funded?

No

Pay Grade Minimum

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the
individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring
department

Pay Basis

Hourly

Schedule Details

Determined upon interview and assignment

Work Location

Abilene

Campus

HSC - Correctional Managed Health Care

Department

Abilene Robertson Unit

Job Type

Full Time

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 .

Job Group

Skilled Technicians

Shift

Other

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.

Required Qualifications

License/Certification: 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.

Experience: None required.

Jeanne Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus
Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and
universities participating in federal financial aid programs to
maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security
information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish
and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime
Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and
employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website
at https://www.ttuhsc.edu/compliance/clery-report.aspx
.

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