Family Medicine Licensed Vocational Nurse - Odessa, United States - Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr

Description

Position Description

Employees in this classification are responsible for performing various patient care activities in an assigned specialty or sub-specialty outpatient clinic. Work is performed under the direction of a licensed staff nurse and physician as part of a total healthcare team in providing complete evaluations to patients. Work is performed under clinic conditions, necessitating a high degree of contact with patients, families, and clinic personnel.

Major/Essential Functions

• Prepare client records and patient preparation for the examination.
• Assist provider with procedures.
• Triage telephone calls from patients and answer questions regarding treatment.
• Coordinate referral and follow-up appts.

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

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Required Qualifications

Education: Completion of a Board of Nursing accredited program of vocational nursing or scheduled to complete a program of vocational nursing within 120 days of applying for a position.
License/Certification: 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. New graduates must pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX- PN) on the first attempt.
Experience: No experience required.

Jeanne Clery Act

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