Licensed Vocational Nurse
- Employer
- University of North Texas
- Location
- Fort Worth
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- Institutional & Business Affairs, Health & Medical Services
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Welcome to the University of North Texas System, or UNT World as we like to call ourselves. UNT World includes the University of North Texas in Denton, the University of North Texas at Dallas and the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region and we are committed to transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We are growing with the DFW region, enrolling a record 47,000+ students across our system and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
Posting Title:Licensed Vocational Nurse
Department:HSC-HSC Health Geriatrics-345500
Job Location:Fort Worth
Salary Information:Salary Commensurate with Experience
Department Summary:HSC Health has a mission to serve the people of Texas, advance the health of communities and support the mission of UNT Health Science Center.
-Through the compassionate delivery of quality healthcare services to a diverse population.
-By advancing medical knowledge with participation in research.
-By actively participating in the education of current and future healthcare providers.
-Through collaboration with communities to improve access of healthcare for all people.
The vision of HSC Health is: “To be the healthcare provider of choice”
Position Overview:A licensed vocational nurse (LVN) provides basic bedside care to sick, elderly, convalescent, disabled or injured patients. Works under the supervision of doctors and registered nurses to provide medical care to patients.
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.
Required License / Registration / Certification:A valid Texas LVN license, or approved Compact State, without disciplinary actions or restrictions.
Current CPR (BLS) certificate.
Work Schedule:Monday – Friday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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:Lifting up to 10 pounds, Sitting, Squatting, Stooping, Bending, Standing, Walking, Writing, Ability to communicate, Carrying, Cleaning, Kneeling, Pulling , Pushing, Reaching, Twisting, Grasp, Talk or Hear
o:Work as part of a healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care, and implement interventions
o:Provide assigned nursing duties, including assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care, under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or physician.
o:Perform and assist with delegated clinical procedures, implement physician’s orders and record observations and evaluations of patient response in a timely and detail-oriented manner.
o:Provide direct medical care to patients including measuring and record patients’ vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration, monitoring patients’ conditions, caring for wounds, and administering medications.
o:Reinforce patient teaching as delegated by the RN or physician clearly documenting all patient responses in the patient record and providing updates in the patient record, accordingly.
o:Accept and document orders from the RN or physician consistent with clinical guidelines, policies, and procedures.
o:Clearly communicate, verbally and in writing, patient care activities and patient conditions to appropriate parties.
o:Delivers quality nursing care while minimizing the risk of infection, contamination, harm, or injury to the patient.
o:Participate in the quality and performance improvement process, as requested, within the assigned health care facility.
o:All other duties as assigned within the scope of their LVN licensure to support the clinical needs of the assigned clinic.
Posting Number:S1749P
Quicklink for Posting:Organization
Working at University of North Texas
Since 1890, the University of North Texas has been a catalyst for transformation for its students and the North Texas region. As the nation’s 26th largest public university, UNT is dedicated to providing an excellent educational experience to its 36,000 students while fueling the intellectual, economic and cultural progress of one of the largest, most dynamic regions in the United States.
A student-focused public research university, UNT graduates more than 8,500 students each year from its 12 colleges and schools and offers 97 bachelor’s, 82 master’s and 35 doctoral degree programs, many nationally and internationally recognized. As UNT’s strengths in science, engineering and technology grow, the university continues to nurture its core areas of distinction in music, education, social sciences, business, the arts and humanities. Leading Texas public universities in the number of Goldwater Scholars and designated a “Best in the West” university by The Princeton Review, UNT is known for its academic excellence.
By providing access, welcoming diversity and strengthening collaborations with our many educational, business and community partners, as well as building new partnerships across the globe, UNT's faculty and staff work each day to prepare students for the challenges they will meet in our changing world.
Fostering global understanding and promoting cultural appreciation are central to preparing tomorrow's successful global leaders. Our strategic international partnerships seek to improve quality of life, facilitate the exchange of ideas and culture, and allow for important research addressing global issues. UNT's campus benefits from a rich diversity of about 2,500 international students representing 140 countries.
UNT faculty produce groundbreaking research in a wide range of disciplines spanning the sciences, mathematics, engineering and technology while also making nationally recognized contributions in the arts and humanities. The College of Music is one of the nation’s best music colleges with an internationally respected jazz program. UNT has the oldest program in emergency administration and planning and a unique program in applied philosophy and environmental ethics.
UNT also is home to many national centers and institutes, including the Net-Centric Software and Systems Center — a National Science Foundation Industry/University Cooperative Research Center; the Center for Electronic Materials Processing and Integration; the Institute of Applied Science; the Center for Advanced Scientific Computing and Modeling; and the Center for the Study of Interdisciplinarity.
UNT has developed many state-of-the-art research facilities, such as the federally funded Center for Advanced Research and Technology, one of the nation’s most extensive facilities for powerful materials characterization and analysis; a high-performance computational facility; and a clean room/nanofabrication research facility (under construction). UNT’s research extends outside the academy as well, with field stations as close as a neighboring lake and as far away as southern Chile.
In addition, UNT is developing Discovery Park, a research park with technology incubator facilities on a 300-acre property near the main campus. The university also has developed a Design Research Center in the heart of the Dallas design district.
As the largest and most comprehensive university in the North Texas region, UNT is growing as a national leader in education, research and scholarship, student support and community engagement — the pillars of a great public research university. UNT’s ultimate mission is to give a green light to greatness by helping its students, region, state and nation excel.
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