Correctional LVN

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; Belton (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Wellness programs

Mother-Friendly Workplace

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Belton, TX is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse to join the Bell County Jail health care team. The LVN will work under the direction of a registered nurse to deliver safe, competent care within policy.

Responsibilities include preparing equipment, administering medications, triaging patient requests, performing nursing rounds, and documenting care in electronic health records. Compensation and benefits reflect TTUHSC standards.

Qualifications

• Current Vocational Nurse License in Texas or readiness to transfer within 120 days.
• Current CPR certification.
• Graduate of an approved nursing program.
• New graduates must pass NCLEX-PN on the first attempt.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Reports data and identifies patient response alterations to guide care planning.
• Prepares and operates equipment for examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Assists with exams and procedures within LVN scope of practice.
• Administers medications following clinical and compliance policies.
• Assesses and triages patient care requests and documents accordingly.
• Performs nursing rounds as needed across required areas.
• Performs other duties within the job scope as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs monitoring

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse (Texas) or eligible transfer

CPR certification

NCLEX-PN (first attempt for new grads)

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Position Description

Employees in this classification are responsible for performing a wide variety of patient care activities at the Bell County Jail in Belton, TX. They work within their legal scope of practice and in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures. Work is performed under the direction of a registered nurse as part of a total correctional managed health care team in providing safe and competent care to patients.

Major/Essential Functions

• Reports data, identifies and reports alterations in patient responses to assist in the identification of problems and formulation of goals and outcomes.
• Prepares and operates necessary equipment and instruments for examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Assists with or performs exams and procedures: Assistance in exams and procedures is conducted within the LVN scope of practice.
• Administer or assist with the administration of medications to patients: Ensures patient medications are administered following clinical and compliance policies and procedures.
• Assess and triage patient care requests: Receives, documents, assesses, and responds to patient care requests according to policy and standards.
• Performs nursing rounds as needed in all required areas.
• Other duties as assigned: Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in the job classification and/or position description.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with electronic health records
• Previously worked in a dynamic health facility under the direction of supervising nurses.
• Experience in a correctional setting.

Required Attachments

Resume / CV

Benefits

TTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where our team members can do their best work, with programs and benefits to support head-to-toe well-being. Explore just a few of the advantages of being a TTUHSC team member:

• Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options - Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team members
• Paid Time Off - Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more
• Retirement Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

Additionally, TTUHSC invests in the success of our team members by providing opportunities for personal and professional growth, including lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, and health and wellness initiatives. Team members also enjoy a variety of other perks, such as special membership rates at local gyms and golf courses, access to state-of-the-art software and facilities, and discounts on travel, technology, entertainment and more.

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.

EEO Statement

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.