Licensed Vocational Nurse; Lvn

Office Location
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W. University Drive
Human Resources
MASS Building 2 nd Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539

Edinburg:
Brownsville:
Office hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00a.m.

- 5:00p.m.

Faculty Recruitment:
College of Engineering & Computer Science: cecs

Robert

C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship: cobe

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number SRGV
9101

Working Title

Working Title LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE (LVN) I

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Location

Location Edinburg, Texas

Department

Department College of Education and P-16 Integration / Human Development and School Services

FTE

FTE 1

FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

Scope of Job

To provide assistance to the professional nursing staff and physicians at the clinical area assigned. Responsible for assisting in the treatment and care of patients not requiring the specialization and/or skills of a professional nurse.

Description of Duties

• Assists the physician in the clinics as appropriate for patient’s needs to include ensuring provider’s orders are completed in appropriate manner.
• Prepares rooms for clinic, prepares patient’s charts and patients to be seen by the provider.
• Collects samples for laboratory examination and performs routine laboratory tests on samples.
• Administers vaccines and screening tests under supervision as recommended by the CDC (Center for Disease Control) guidelines and clinical area policies.
• Follows up on all persons with reactions to vaccines and uses the appropriate precautions including the methods of administration and knowledge of side effects for each vaccine.
• Assists registered nurses and providers with health education, treatments, and procedures.
• Completes appropriate paperwork.
• Ensures adequate levels of supplies and equipment are maintained for diagnostic and treatment procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality in all matters.
• Participates as a member of an interprofessional health care team.
• Inspects incoming medication for and provides proper storage.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

General supervision from assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given

May provide minimal supervision to assigned staff.

Required Education

High school graduation 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. Basic Life Support ( BLS ) certification course accredited by the American Heart Association

Required Experience

One (1) year of experience in vocational nursing.

Preferred Experience

None.

Equipment

Use of standard office equipment and equipment related to vocational nursing. Telemedicine and related equipment.

Working Conditions

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Usual office or clinical ambulatory patient care facility conditions. Some evening and /or weekend work may be required.

Other

Professionalism, 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

Employment Category Full-Time

Minimum Salary

Minimum Salary Commensurate with Experience

Posted Salary Commensurate with Experience

Position Available Date

Position Available Date 08/14/2026

Grant Funded Position

Grant Funded Position Yes

If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date 08/31/2026

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…