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Posting Title Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) – Multispecialty – Multiple Openings
Department HSC-Health Systems-999999
Job Location Fort Worth
Full Time/Part Time
Retirement Eligibility TRS Eligible
Additional Retirement Information
As a full-time employee, you can enjoy a robust benefits package, including:
Salary Information Commensurate with experience
Department Summary
HSC Health is the academic clinical practice for the University of North Texas Health Science Center. HSC Health primary and multispecialty care clinics are in the beautiful Museum District of Fort Worth. Our clinics provide opportunity to support specialties such as:
Continuous Applicant Pool Notice: This job posting will remain open indefinitely and serve as an ongoing applicant pool for future opportunities.
Position Overview
A successful Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) will have:
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and two (2) years of related experience. A valid Texas LVN License and a current CPR (BLS) certificate are required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications
Required License / Registration / Certification
Work Schedule
Full Time, 40 hours weekly, Monday – Friday 8am to 5pm
Position is on-site at HSC Health. No travel required.
Driving University Vehicle No
Security Sensitive This is a security sensitive position.
EEO Statement
The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.
Classification Title LVN
Physical Requirements Carrying, Cleaning, Crawling, Kneeling, Lifting up to 25 pounds, Pulling , Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Squatting, Stooping, Bending, Standing, Twisting, Walking, Writing, Grasp, Talk or Hear, Ability to communicate
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Measure and record patients’ vital signs, perform procedures and administer medications, injections and vaccines as ordered by clinician in the electronic health record. Assembles, maintains, and properly uses equipment in patient care delivery.
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Return patient calls, and performs telephone triage following standardized protocols and clinicians guidance.
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Gauges patient’s overall health status updating clinicians as indicated. Provides oversight and guidance to medical assistants in collaboration with clinic supervisor/manager.
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Obtain insurance authorizations for referrals, procedures, and medications. Follows clinical protocols for medications refills. Completes patient forms as necessary
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Follows all departmental and organizational policies and procedures with regard to patient safety, quality management, infection control, and human resources. Ensure appropriate legal and regulatory standards.
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Deliver culturally competent care that respects each patients individual beliefs.
Posting Number S6434P
Position End Date (if temporary)
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.untsystem.edu/postings/70960
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