Correctional Health Nurse (Vocational) – Direct Care

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Beeville (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) is seeking a licensed vocational nurse to provide direct nursing care in a correctional setting at the McConnell Facility in Beeville, Texas.

The role requires adherence to physician orders, medication administration, and strict patient privacy. Candidates should have LVN licensure in Texas and BLS-HP certification; recent graduates with temporary permits are welcome.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent.
• Graduation from a Licensed Vocational Nurse Program and current license as LVN in Texas.
• No experience required; recent graduates with temporary permits considered.
• Current BLS-HP required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct nursing care to assigned patients.
• Assesses and contributes to the plan of care.
• Administers medications and treatments per physician orders.
• Documents care and maintains patient confidentiality.
• Follows physician orders and safety protocols.

Skills

Nursing care

Assessment

Plan of care

Documentation

Medication administration

Infection control

Privacy & confidentiality

Team collaboration

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse Program graduate

Current Texas LVN license

BLS-HP certification

Job description

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) is seeking a licensed vocational nurse to provide direct nursing care in a correctional setting at the McConnell Facility in Beeville, Texas.

The role requires adherence to physician orders, medication administration, and strict patient privacy. Candidates should have LVN licensure in Texas and BLS-HP certification; recent graduates with temporary permits are welcome.