LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE II (UT Health RGV Cancer and Surgery Center)

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

McAllen, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Acute Care, Basic Life Support (BLS), Cancer, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Documentation, Healthcare Administration, High School Diploma, Leadership, Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Medical Assistance, Medical Record System, Medical Records, Medications, Medicine, Nursing, Nursing Credentials, Oncology, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Confidentiality, People Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Spanish Language, Staff Policies, Telemedicine, Time Management, Vaccination
LOCATION
McAllen, TX
POSTED
3 days ago

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number UTHRGV19 Working Title LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE II UT Health RGV Cancer and Surgery Center) Number of Vacancies 1 Location McAllen, Texas Department School of Medicine / Medicine and Oncology ISU FTE 1.0 FLSA Non-Exempt Scope of Job

Provide nursing care as a member of an inter-professional team to patients in the clinic, stationary or mobile, and carries out provider orders. Assume the responsibilities of leadership to ensure efficient and appropriate administration of care.

Description of Duties

  • Ensures timely management of work within policy guidelines, assesses patient priority via call line and electronic systems.
  • Performs procedures such as Point of Care testing and administers vaccines and other clinical duties as trained.
  • Screens patients telephonically and in clinic; meticulous documentation of screening and communication results in electronic health record.
  • Assists fellow employees in providing the highest quality personalized patient care.
  • Maintains and upholds established clinic patient care, operation and employee policies as outlined in the UT Medicine Employee Handbook and UTRGV Employee Handbook..
  • Interfaces with providers, the inter-professional team and patients to ensure optimal patient visit plan and experience.
  • Provides excellent internal and external customer service, maintains professionalism at all times in appearance, verbal and written communication, resolution of patient concerns and or issues.
  • Process requests for medication refills, paperwork, and works closely with Medical Assistants to enhance workflow.
  • Alerts RNs or providers to any patient concerns and reports using the accepted clinical area accepted communication method i.e. SBAR to coworkers and management for optimal patient outcomes.
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Supervision Received

General supervision from assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given

Direct supervision of assigned staff.

Required Education

High school diploma or equivalent. Graduate of an accredited Licensed Vocational Nurse program from an approved school of Nursing.

Preferred Education

None.

Licenses/Certifications

Current Texas Licensure as a Licensed Vocational Nurse and CPR certification is required. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification course accredited by the American Heart Association.

Required Experience

Three (3) years of experience in vocational nursing.

Preferred Experience

Experience in a medical clinic setting or acute health care.

Equipment

Use of standard office equipment. Telemedicine and related equipment.

Working Conditions

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Usual office orclinical ambulatory patient care facility conditions, stationary or mobile. Some evening and /or weekend work may be required. Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.

Other

The ability to read, speak and write Spanish is desirable. Ability to communicate effectively, written and verbal. Tact, diplomacy, discretion, and confidentiality of medical information required in all matters. Possible exposure to combustible materials. Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens.

Physical Capabilities

N/A

Employment Category Full-Time Minimum Salary Commensurate with Experience Posted Salary Commensurate with Experience Position Available Date 08/01/2026 Grant Funded Position No If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date

Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dear Applicant,

Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:

Date of Birth

Gender

  • Ethnicity/Race

Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956) 665-2451 and/or careers@utrgv.edu.

Additional Information

UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Regulatory Affairs.

Quick Link https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/51881

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

    • Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?
  • Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions

  • Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions

  • No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions

    • Are you a current UTRGV employee?
  • Yes

  • No

    • Please select your highest level of completed education.
  • 6th grade education

  • 10th grade education

  • High School Diploma or GED

  • Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours

  • Bachelors Degree from an accredited university

  • Masters Degree from an accredited university

  • Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university

  • None of the above

    • Please provide the field of study for your education:

(Open Ended Question)

    • Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:
  • Less than 1 year

  • 1 year

  • 2 years

  • 3 years

  • 4 years

  • 5 years

  • 6 years

  • 7 years

  • 8 years

  • 9 years

  • 10 years

  • Over 10 years

    • Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?
  • Yes

  • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

  • Resume
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • Certifications and Licenses
  • State Licensure

Optional Documents

  • Cover Letter/Letter of Application
  • Reference Letter 1
  • Reference Letter 2
  • Reference Letter 3
  • Training Certificates
  • Other Document
  • List of 3 References
  • Unofficial Transcripts 2
  • Unofficial Transcripts 3
  • Letter of Interest
  • Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
  • Additional Document

About the Company

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University of Texas Rio Grande Valley