Licensed Vocational Nurse- Senior

Responsibilities

• Sort, prioritize, and manage patient messages and calls; manage scheduling of patient appointments.
• Prepare patients for examination, set up and maintain sterile field, assist clinical staff with examinations and clinical care, and document.
• Assist providers with procedures, perform patient discharges and verify communication of instructions with patient and family.
• Maintain assigned work area with supplies and equipment; clean, stock, and maintain exam rooms, procedure rooms, instruments and equipment; transport patients safely.
• Perform Point of Care Testing (POCT), document and report clinical findings to the Registered Nurse (RN) in charge and/or Provider.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma.
• Functions within the required nursing process as defined by the Texas Nurse Practice Act.
• Supports the mission, vision and patient promise throughout all interactions.
• Communicates effectively, written and verbally.
• Possesses analytical thinking – analyzing information and using logic to coordinate work within schedule constraints and handle emergent requirements in a timely manner.
• Participates as an integral part of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in providing the highest quality of care to the patient.
• Meets all training and competency requirements.

Required Skills

• Five (5) years of vocational nursing experience.

About Us

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top‑tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third‑largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1‑designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers for Company Culture.

Benefits Overview

• Medical: UT SELECT Medical insurance offered free for employees; family members can be added via payroll deduction; discounted copays and coinsurance with UT Health Physicians network.
• Life & Accidental Death: $50,000 group term life insurance and $50,000 basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance provided at no cost; additional coverage available for purchase.
• Dental: Three dental plan options (two PPOs, one HMO) through Delta Dental Insurance Company.
• Vision: Fully insured Vision Care benefits via Superior Vision Services with two plan options.
• Disability: Disability Insurance provides income if a non‑work‑related illness or injury prevents work.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs): Options for dependent day‑care or out‑of‑pocket health care expenses.
• Retirement: Eligibility for Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP); voluntary retirement programs available.
• Time Off: Front‑loaded Paid Time Off (128–208 hours based on service), Extended Illness Bank (8 hours/month), Paid Family Leave (up to 240 hours), 12 paid holidays.
• Discounts: Employee discounts on services, tickets, and gym memberships.