Licensed Vocational Nurse; Lvn; Early Head Start Care Partnership

Posting Number: SRGV
9101

Number of Vacancies: 1

Location: Edinburg, Texas

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

FLSA: Non-Exempt

To provide assistance to the professional nursing staff and physicians at the clinical area assigned in support of the Early Childhood Head Start Care Partnership program. Responsible for assisting in the treatment and care of patients not requiring the specialization and/or skills of a professional nurse.

• Assists the physician in the clinics as appropriate for patient'sneeds to include ensuring provider's orders are completed inappropriate manner.
• Conducts routine hearing and vision screenings on toddlers.
• 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 careteam.
• Inspects incoming medication for and provides proper storage.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

General supervision from assigned supervisor.

May provide minimal supervision to assigned staff.

High school graduation or equivalent. Graduate of an accredited

Licensed Vocational Nurse program from an approved school of Nursing.

None.

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

One (1) year of experience in vocational nursing.

Experience in pediatrics.

Use of standard office equipment and equipment related tovocational nursing. Telemedicine and related equipment.

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Usualoffice or clinical ambulatory patient care facility conditions.

Some evening and /or weekend work may be required. Occasional travel may be required. UTRGV is a distributed institution, whichmay require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.

Professionalism, Tact, diplomacy, discretion, and confidentiality of medical information required in all matters. Possible exposure to combustible materials. Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens.

N/A

Full-Time

Commensurate with Experience

Commensurate with Experience

08/14/2026

Yes

08/31/2026

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley topromote 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 ensuresnon-discrimination in its education programs and activities,including employment.

We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location issubject 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 Human Resources.