Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Medical-Surgical and Long-term Care

Position Description

Looking for a nursing career where you can make a meaningful impact while continuing to grow your skills? Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Managed Care is seeking Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) to join our team at the Montford Regional Medical Facility in Lubbock, Texas.

The John Montford Unit is an accredited regional medical and mental health facility within the TTUHSC Managed Care system. The facility provides a comprehensive range of medical, psychiatric, and ancillary healthcare services to patients across the state.

• Ward:
  The Montford RMF Ward includes 50 skilled nursing beds providing acute medical-surgical care, including six respiratory isolation rooms.
• Long-Term Care (LTC):
  The LTC unit includes 44 beds dedicated to caring for chronically ill patients, as well as hospice and palliative care services.

Rotating 12-Hour Shifts (4 on / 4 off) - predictable rotating schedule providing four consecutive workdays followed by four consecutive days off, offering excellent work-life balance.

• Ward | Rotating, 5:30 AM-6:00 PM
• LTC | Rotating, 5:30 AM-6:00 PM

• Night Differential: +$3/hr on weekday nights
• Weekend Differential: +$3/hr on weekend days
• Weekend Night Differential: +$6/hr on weekend nights

• Patient Care:
  Administer medications, perform assessments, and monitor patients' health conditions to ensure adherence to care plans.
• Clinical Observation:
  Identify and report changes in patient conditions, contributing to problem identification and the development of patient care goals.
• Medical Procedures Support:
  Prepare and operate essential medical equipment for procedures, examinations, and treatments.
• Documentation:
  Accurately record patient assessments, interventions, and medication administration in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with healthcare providers and correctional staff to ensure coordinated care in a secure environment.
• Regulatory Compliance:
  Ensure compliance with all healthcare policies, safety standards, and regulations, including proper medication storage and direct observation protocols.
• Emergency Response:
  Assist in medical emergencies, triage patients, and provide immediate care when necessary.

Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Current Vocational Nurse License in the State of Texas, or ability to transfer license to Texas, or scheduled to complete a program of vocational nursing within 120 days of applying for a position.
• Current CPR certification.
• Graduated from an approved accredited nursing program. New graduates must pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN) on the first attempt.
• No experience required.

Professional License or Certification, Resume / CV

Professional/Personal Reference

• Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options
  - Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team members
• Paid Time Off
  - Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more
• Retirement Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

Additionally, TTUHSC invests in the success of our team members by providing opportunities for personal and professional growth, including lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, and health and wellness initiatives. Team members also enjoy a variety of other perks, such as special membership rates at local gyms and golf courses, access to state-of-the-art software and facilities, and discounts on travel, technology, entertainment and more.

TTUHSC, at its sole discretion, may initiate new H-1B I-129 visa petitions in accordance with the directive issued by Governor Abbott. Approval from the Texas Workforce Commission is required. On a limited, case-by-case basis, the institution may also sponsor eligible individuals for change-of-status or change-of-employer petitions for qualifying positions. TTUHSC will not pay the $100,000 fee, if applicable.

Job Type: Full Time
Pay Basis:
Hourly
Pay Grade Minimum: $25.20 hourly
Pay Grade Maximum: $35.00 hourly
Pay Statement:
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app
4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.
Grant Funded?:
No

Travel Required:

None
Shift: Day

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.