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Director of Veterinary NursingPosition Type:
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Job Description:
The Director of Veterinary Nursing (DVN) is responsible for the management of Veterinary technical staff and assistants within the Louisiana State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital (LSU VTH). This includes recruitment and hiring of new personnel, supervision, assessment and discipline of Veterinary technical staff, scheduling of technical coverage, assessment of the quality of teaching, patient care and medical treatment provided by the technical staff in the veterinary clinic and supervision of all veterinary clinical technician supervisors.
40% Supervision of all veterinary technician supervisors in the VTH; schedule and coordinate technician coverage for holidays, general veterinary technical and assistant scheduling and management (when needed); emergency preparedness and absences coverage; approve compensation sheets; create and maintain a system for recognition of positive performance of Veterinary technical staff; conduct annual and periodic evaluations of probationary and established veterinary technical staff; monitor the quality of teaching, patient care and medical treatment provided by technical staff in the VTH; hold monthly meetings with all staff supervisors.
35% Administration: Assist and advise senior management in the development of business strategies and goals to promote growth and stability of LSU VTH; assist in development and implementation of hospital protocols and procedures; coordinate the recruitment, interviewing, hiring and evaluation of Veterinary technicians; oversee and advise on compensation planning, promotion and salary increases based on skills, knowledge base, performance and individual preference; ensure proper technical assistance for optimal patient care, treatments and diagnostics; advise senior management on clinical management issues.
15% Clinical / instructional: Assist (in conjunction with faculty) in the development and instruction of Veterinary students in clinical skills laboratories; coordinate and assist in the instruction of clinical skills to veterinary students in their clinical phase; provide technical assistance to clinical services when necessary; attend and participate in national and international continuing education programs; monitor and advise senior administration of equipment needs of the technical staff and hospital; represent LSU by participating in local, state and national veterinary technician organizations.
10% Communicate with and advise faculty and senior administration regarding policies, procedures, fees, patient care and personnel in the hospital; serve on various VTH committees and teams, provide support in revising and developing job descriptions for veterinary technical staff, assist the hospital director with VTH initiatives; other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and seven (7) years of related experience.
LSU is committed to creating an inclusive space where our employees feel valued for their skills and uniqueness. If you do not meet the minimum qualifications as listed but have significant experience within the major job responsibilities, we welcome your application.
Preferred Qualifications:
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree with more than seven (7) years of experience.
Specific experience: three (3) years of supervisory experience; three (3) years in an academic setting.
Preferred Certifications/ Licenses:
Certification as a Veterinary technician specialist or a veterinary nurse specialist.
Special or Physical Qualifications:
Able to answer phone calls after hours from house officers, students, nurses for questions regarding patient care and other needs. May be required to work a variety of shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Essential Personnel - This position may be required to report to campus in times of emergency and/or closure per PS-18.
Safety and Security Sensitive Job - Safety and security-sensitive positions are defined as those positions where any form of substance abuse may affect University activities through unsafe work behavior/performance or error in judgment; or where substance abuse could jeopardize the safety and well-being of employees, other personnel, or the general public, or cause significant damage to University property. This includes positions requiring firearms, access to controlled substances, handling hazardous material, operating heavy equipment or machinery, etc. These positions are subject to drug screens per PS-67/FASOP HR-04.
Required to be capable of lifting more than 50 pounds, standing or walking for prolonged periods, able to reach above and below the shoulder, vision (near sight), vision (far sight), kneel or sit on the floor, push/pulling, grasping, sitting, bending, squatting, and/or twisting.
Compensation/Benefits: Competitive offer, participate in Public Service Forgiveness (PSLF) program, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with match, paid CE, Paid holidays accrued up to 14 days per year, accrue annual leave and sick leave based on position classification, employee assistant programs, wellness and mentorship programs, and more.
We teach. We heal. We discover. We protect. Join us at LSU Vet Med as we make a profound difference in global health!
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Special Instructions:
A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application (if available). However, original transcripts are required prior to hire.Please provide your resume and three professional references including name, title, phone number and e-mail address.
For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application, salary ranges, or other details about the position, please contact Dr. Cherie Pucheu- Haston at cpucheu@lsu.edu
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Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.
Essential Position (Y/N):
LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and SAME Agency:
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agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management (hr@lsu.edu
).HCM Contact Information:
For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email
HR@lsu.edu
. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.
