What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr Lic Vocational Nurse position at Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr?
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.
- Check and record vital signs like blood pressure and temperature.
- Give oral or injected medicines and treatments.
- Clean wounds and change dressings.
- Collect lab samples and run basic tests
- 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 years of LVN experience in a hospital, clinic or community-based environment
Salary : $21 - $28