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  • Licensed Vocational Nurse

    Amarillo, Texas 79106 United States Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Full Time Apr 23, 2025
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    Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

    About Us Nationally recognized for innovative programs, academic achievement, cutting-edge research and exceptional patient care, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center aims to promote a greater health environment for West Texas and beyond. While our flagship campus resides proudly in Lubbock, Texas, TTUHSC operates five schools with campuses in Abilene, Amarillo, Dallas/Fort Worth, Lubbock and the Permian Basin (Midland & Odessa). Like Texas itself, we are an independent and proud institution that is part of a larger union, the Texas Tech University System. As a university separate from Texas Tech University, we have been entrusted with a singular charge: to teach the next generation of doctors, nurses, pharmacists, researchers and health care professionals while simultaneously providing the people of West Texas with world-class patient care. We are both an institution of higher learning and a place where real people come for life-saving medical care. Our Mission As a comprehensive health sciences center, our mission is to enrich the lives of others by educating students to become collaborative health care professionals, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research. Our Values & Culture Through our values-based culture, TTUHSC is committed to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with a positive culture that puts people first. Our five values guide our actions and principles: Beyond Service, Kindhearted, Integrity, One Team, and Visionary. Compensation & Benefits We are proud to offer many exceptional employee benefits, including a generous compensation package with comprehensive benefits, medical and dental insurance, paid time off and substantial automatic retirement contributions. Additionally, we invest in employee success by providing many resources designed to support your personal and professional growth, including: Comprehensive Health Plans and Other Core Insurance State Retirement Programs and Pension Options Retiree Insurance for Lifetime Medical Benefits Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning Programs Tuition scholarships for employees and their dependents Leadership and Professional Development Programs Mental and Physical Wellness Programs Employee Recognition Programs and Longevity Pay We are excited for you to consider joining our team at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Consistently ranked as a "Great College to Work For" by the Chronicle of Higher Education, TTUHSC provides so much more than just a job!

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    Job Description

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    Licensed Vocational Nurse
    40215BR
    40215BR

    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.

    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.
    • Maintains working knowledge of current issues and treatment modalities.
    • Administer or assist with the administration and documentation of medications.
    • Assists with or performs exams and procedures and documents intervention in Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
    • Performs direct therapeutic interaction/care for the patient in Program for the Aggressively Mentally Ill Offender (PAMIO), Chronically Mentally Ill (CMI) and Crisis Management.
    • Complies with Correctional Managed Health Care (CMHC) and Texas Tech University Health Science Center (TTUHSC) policy and security procedures, including all necessary paperwork.
    • Other duties as assigned.

    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.


    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.

    To apply, please visit: https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?partnerid=25898&siteid=5283&PageType=JobDetails&jobid=884985

    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.

    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. You can locate this report through our website at: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/emergency/clery-report.aspx.







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