Licensed Vocational NURSE II; UT Health RGV Cancer and Surgery Center

Location:

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

Contact Phone (Edinburg): (956) 665‑2451
Contact Phone (Brownsville): (956) 882‑8205

Licensed Vocational Nurse II – UT Health RGV Cancer and Surgery Center

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

• Ensure timely management of work within policy guidelines, assess patient priority via call line and electronic systems.
• Perform procedures such as point‑of‑care testing and administer vaccines and other clinical duties as trained.
• Screens patients telephonically and in clinic; meticulously document screening and communication results in the electronic health record.
• Assist fellow employees in providing the highest quality personalized patient care.
• Maintain and uphold established clinic patient care, operation, and employee policies as outlined in the UT Medicine Employee Handbook and UTRGV Employee Handbook.
• Interface with providers, the inter‑professional team and patients to ensure optimal patient visit plan and experience.
• Provide excellent internal and external customer service, maintain professionalism at all times in appearance, verbal and written communication, and resolution of patient concerns or issues.
• Process requests for medication refills, paperwork, and work closely with Medical Assistants to enhance workflow.
• Alert RNs or providers to any patient concerns and report using the accepted clinical area communication method (e.g., SBAR) to coworkers and management for optimal patient outcomes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent; graduate of an accredited licensed vocational nurse program from an approved nursing school.
• Current Texas licensure as a Licensed Vocational Nurse and CPR certification required. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification accredited by the American Heart Association required.
• Three (3) years of experience in vocational nursing.
• Experience in a medical clinic setting or acute health care preferred.

Work in usual office or clinical ambulatory patient care facility conditions, stationary or mobile. Some evening and/or weekend work may be required. Exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations requiring extensive safety precautions and use of protective equipment may occur.

• Ability to read, speak, and write Spanish desirable.
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal.
• Diplomacy, discretion, and confidentiality of medical information required.
• Possible exposure to combustible materials and blood‑borne pathogens.
• All employees required to undergo a criminal background check (CBC). Substitutions to these requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Regulatory Affairs.

Full‑Time, FTE 1.0, Non‑Exempt (FLSA)

Minimum Salary:
Commensurate with experience
Posted Salary:
Commensurate with experience

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, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the University is committed to complying with all government requirements and ensuring non‑discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment.

Women, minorities, and differently‑abled persons are encouraged to apply for positions of interest.