Licensed Vocational Nurse

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Lubbock, TX

Location: Lubbock, TX
Categories: Public Health
Job Type: Full Time
Posted: Mar 13, 2026

Job Description:

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Description

Licensed Vocational Nurse
43399BR
43399BR

Position Description
Are you a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) looking for a fulfilling career where your skills and empathy truly make a difference? Join Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Managed Care, and be a part of a team committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate healthcare.

We provide medical, mental health, and dental services to patients in 22 facilities across West Texas with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Our Values-Based Culture guides us in everything we do, ensuring patient-centered care in a supportive and collaborative environment.

As an LVN, you will be an essential part of our healthcare team, delivering direct patient care, assisting with treatment plans, and ensuring the well-being of those you serve. Your responsibilities will include administering medications, performing health assessments, and contributing to a dynamic and purpose-driven workplace.

Major/Essential Functions

Reports data, identifies and reports alterations in patient responses to assist in the identification of problems and formulation of goals/ outcomes.
Prepares and operates necessary equipment and instruments for examinations, treatments and procedures.
Maintains working knowledge of current issues and treatment modalities.
Administer or assist with the administration and documentation of medications.
Assists with or performs exams and procedures and documents intervention in Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
Performs direct therapeutic interaction/care for the patient in Program for the Aggressively Mentally Ill Offender (PAMIO), Chronically Mentally Ill (CMI) and Crisis Management.
Complies with Correctional Managed Health Care (CMHC) and Texas Tech University Health Science Center (TTUHSC) policy and security procedures, including all necessary paperwork.
Other duties as assigned.

Licensed Vocational Nurse Differential:

Day Shift Employees: Earn an extra $3.00 per hour for shifts worked on Saturday and Sunday.
Night Shift Employees:
- Earn an extra $3.00 per hour for shifts worked Monday through Friday.
- Earn an extra $6.00 per hour for shifts worked on Saturday and Sunday.

Required Qualifications
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.

To apply, please visit: https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?partnerid=25898&siteid=5283&PageType=JobDetails&jobid=905234

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.

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. You can locate this report through our website at: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/emergency/clery-report.aspx.

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Licensed Vocational Nurse