Licensed Vocational Nurse

divh3Position Description/h3divAre you a compassionate and dedicated strongLicensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)/strong looking for a fulfilling career where your skills and empathy truly make a difference? Join a href="https://www.ttuhsc.edu/managed-care/"Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Managed Care/a, and be a part of a team committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate healthcare.brbrWe provide strongmedical, mental health, and dental services/strong to patients in 22 facilities across West Texas with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Our a href="https://www.ttuhsc.edu/human-resources/values-based-culture.aspx"Values-Based Culture/a guides us everything we do, ensuring patient-centered care in a supportive and collaborative environment.brbrAs an strongLVN/strong, you will be an essential part of our healthcare team, delivering direct patient care, assisting with treatment plans, and ensuring the well-being of those you serve. Your responsibilities will include administering medications, performing health assessments, and contributing to a dynamic and purpose-driven workplace./divh3Optional Attachments/h3divProfessional License/Certification /divh3Travel Required/h3divNone/divh3Pay Grade Maximum/h3div$31.00 Hourly/divh3Major/Essential Functions/h3divullistrongPatient Care: /strongAdminister medications, perform assessments, and monitors patients' health conditions to ensure adherence to care plans./lilistrongClinical Observation:/strong Identify and report changesstrong /strongin patient conditions, contributing to problem identification and the development of patient care goals./lilistrongMedical Procedures Support: /strongPrepare and operate essential medical equipment for procedures, examinations, and treatments./lilistrongDocumentation: /strongAccurately record patient assessments, interventions, and medication administration in the Electronic Health Record (EHR)./lilistrongCollaboration: /strongWork closely with healthcare providers and correctional staff to ensure coordinated care in a secure environment. /lilistrongRegulatory Compliance: /strongEnsure compliance with all healthcare policies, safety standards, and regulations, including proper medication storage and direct observation protocols. /lilistrongEmergency Response: /strongAssist in medical emergencies triaging patients, and provide immediate care when necessary. /li/ulbWhy Join Us?/bbrbrIn addition to competitive base salary, we offer:ullistrongComprehensive Benefits/strong-Enjoy full a href="https://www.ttuhsc.edu/human-resources/benefits/"benefits/a through the State of Texas, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, retirement plans, and more./lilistrongPurpose-Driven Work/strong –Make a direct impact on the health and well-being of a diverse patient population./lilistrongCareer Growth/strong – Advance your skills with paid training, continuing education, leadership programs, and opportunities for promotion./lilistrongLoan Forgiveness/strong – Qualify for programs that help ease student debt./lilistrongSupportive Team /strong– Work in a collaborative, values-driven environment alongside dedicated healthcare professionals./lilistrongDay Shift Only/strong-12-hour facility:ullistrongWork Hours/strong 5:00am -5:00 pm/liliNo Night Shift/li/ul/lilistrongCompetitive Pay/strong – Earn a strong salary plus shift differential:ullistrongWeekend Differential/strong: +$3/hr on weekends/li/ul/liliJoin us and build a fulfilling career in a unique healthcare setting!/li/ul/divh3Grant Funded?/h3divNo /divh3Pay Grade Minimum/h3div$29.00 Hourly/divh3Pay Basis/h3divHourly /divh3Work Location/h3divLamesa/divh3Department/h3divLamesa Smith Unit /divh3Required Attachments/h3divResume / CV /divh3Job Type/h3divFull Time /divh3Pay Statement/h3divCompensation 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 a href="https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan/" target="_blank"https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan/a./divh3Shift/h3divDay/divh3EEO Statement/h3divAll qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information./divh3Required Qualifications/h3divCurrent 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. brbrstrongExperience:/strong None required./divh3Jeanne Clery Act/h3divThe 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 a href="https://www.ttuhsc.edu/compliance/clery-report.aspx" target="_blank"https://www.ttuhsc.edu/compliance/clery-report.aspx/a./divh3Introduction/h3divNationally recognized as a bema href="https://www.ttuhsc.edu/about/great-college/default.aspx" rel="noopener" target="_blank"Great College to Work For/a/em/b, TTUHSC provides much more than just a job! Enjoy excellent stronga href="https://www.ttuhsc.edu/human-resources/benefits/" rel="noopener" target="_blank"benefits/a/strong, including paid leave, retirement plans, wellness programs, health insurance and so much more. Ready to start building a rewarding career in a positive environment where you can develop and thrive? strongJoin us as we change the future of health care./strong/divh3About TTUHSC/h3divTexas Tech University Health Sciences Center is enriching the lives of others by educating students, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research. TTUHSC graduates more health care professionals than any other health care institution in the state, conferring 24.2% of all degrees and certificates awarded from health-related institutions in Texas. By providing comprehensive clinical services to more than 10 million individuals across 121 counties, TTUHSC is dedicated to advancing the health of people throughout Texas and beyond. This is where world-class education meets compassionate patient care – and we believe that our people are the reason for our institution’s lasting success and bright future.brbrBeing part of the TTUHSC team means being part of an innovative and supportive community that empowers each individual to do their best work. Through our a href="https://www.ttuhsc.edu/human-resources/values-based-culture.aspx" rel="noopener" target="_blank"values-based culture/a, TTUHSC is committed to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with a positive culture that puts people first./divh3Benefits/h3divTTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where our team members can do their best work, with programs and a href="https://www.ttuhsc.edu/human-resources/benefits/" rel="noopener" target="_blank"benefits/a to support head-to-toe well-being. Explore just a few of the advantages of being a TTUHSC team member:ullibHealth Plans/bstrong + Supplemental Coverage Options – /strongIndividual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team members/lilibPaid Time Off/b – Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more/lilibRetirement Plans/b/lilibWellness Programs/b/lilistrongCertified Mother-Friendly Workplace/strong/li/ulAdditionally, TTUHSC invests in the success of our team members by providing opportunities for personal and professional growth, including lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, and health and wellness initiatives. Team members also enjoy a variety of other perks, such as special membership rates at local gyms and golf courses, access to state-of-the-art software and facilities, and discounts on travel, technology, entertainment and more./div/div