Correctional LVN

Texas Tech University - Health Sciences Center; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Conroe is seeking a Correctional LVN to provide direct nursing care within the Montgomery County Jail health facility, under RN supervision.

The role requires current Texas Vocational Nurse license or eligibility, CPR certification, and graduation from an approved nursing program with NCLEX-PN on first attempt for new grads. This full-time, hourly position features standard documentation and care coordination.

Qualifications

• Current Vocational Nurse License in Texas or eligible to transfer.
• Current CPR certification.
• Graduated from an approved nursing program; NCLEX-PN must be passed on first attempt for new grads.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing services and document activities in health records.
• Maintain and ensure health equipment is in good working order and report issues.
• Assist in exams and procedures within the RN scope and document findings.
• Administer medications following policies and document clearly.
• Conduct nursing rounds and respond to patient care requests with timely documentation.

Skills

CPR certification

Nursing knowledge

Education

Vocational Nursing License (Texas) or eligible transfer

Job description

Extended Job Title

Correctional LVN

Position Description

Employees in this classification are responsible for performing awide variety of patient care activities in an assigned correctionalfacility. They function within their legal scope of practice and inaccordance with the policies and procedures of the organization andpractice setting. Work is performed under the direction of a registered nurse as part of a total correctional managed healthcare team in providing safe and competent care to patients.

Requisition ID

45864BR

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Pay Grade Maximum

$38.00

Major/Essential Functions

• Provides direct nursing services to patients in the healthfacility following standards of care of the department. Timely,concisely, and appropriately documents activities in patients’health records.
• Ensures clinical health equipment and technology is in goodworking order, and maintains equipment according to departmentalstandards. Including operational use, cleaning/sterilizationprotocols. Immediately reports inoperable equipment perdepartmental standards.
• Assistance in exams and procedures is conducted within the RNscope of practice. All activities are clearly, concisely documentedin patients’ health records. Specimens taken during exam orprocedure are labeled at patient's bedside.
• Ensures patient medications are administered following clinicaland compliance policies and procedures. Activities are documentedclearly and concisely in medication systems and patients’ healthrecords timely and accurately.
• Receives, documents, assesses, and responds to patient carerequests according to policy and standards of the department.Clearly, concisely, and timely documents activities in thepatient’s health records.
• Nursing rounds will be performed per department standards; anyand all complaints are documented in patients’ health records.Additional healthcare needs are requested as needed.
• Oversees the clinical practice of LVNs and other clinicalpersonnel in the health facility
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which arereasonably within the scope of the duties in the job classificationand/or position description

Grant Funded?

No

Pay Grade Minimum

$30.00

Pay Basis

Hourly

Work Location

Conroe

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 or more years of experience in nursing
• Acute care (Med/Surg, ICU, ER) nursing experience
• Previous experience working in a correctional environment

Department

Montgomery County Jail

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of theindividual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiringdepartment, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additionalinformation, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan .

Shift

Other

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,disability, genetic information or status as a protectedveteran.

Required Qualifications

Current Vocational Nurse License in the State of Texas, or abilityto transfer license to Texas, or scheduled to complete a program ofvocational nursing within 120 days of applying for a position.Current CPR certification. Graduated from an approved, accreditednursing program. New graduates must pass the National CouncilLicensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX- PN) on the firstattempt. No experience required.

Jeanne Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and CampusCrime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges anduniversities participating in federal financial aid programs tomaintain and disclose campus crime statistics and securityinformation. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publishand distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & CrimeStatistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students andemployees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act websiteat https://www.ttuhsc.edu/compliance/clery-report.aspx.

Introduction

Nationally recognized as a Great College to Work For ,TTUHSC provides much more than just a job! Enjoy excellentbenefits , including paid leave,retirement plans, wellness programs, health insurance and so muchmore. Ready to start building a rewarding career in a positiveenvironment where you can develop and thrive? Join us as wechange the future of health care.

About TTUHSC

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is enriching the livesof others by educating students, providing excellent patient care,and advancing knowledge through innovative research. TTUHSCgraduates more health care professionals than any other health careinstitution in the state, conferring 24.2% of all degrees andcertificates awarded from health-related institutions in Texas. Byproviding comprehensive clinical services to more than 10 millionindividuals across 121 counties, TTUHSC is dedicated to advancingthe health of people throughout Texas and beyond. This is whereworld-class education meets compassionate patient care – and webelieve that our people are the reason for our institution’slasting success and bright future.

Being part of the TTUHSC team means being part of an innovative andsupportive community that empowers each individual to do their bestwork. Through our values-based culture , TTUHSC iscommitted to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with apositive culture that puts people first.

Benefits

TTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where our teammembers 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 teammembers
• Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leaveand more
• Retirement Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

Visa Information

TTUHSC, at its sole discretion, may initiate new H-1B I-129 visapetitions in accordance with the directive issued by GovernorAbbott. Approval from the Texas Workforce Commission is required.On a limited, case-by-case basis, the institution may also sponsoreligible individuals for change-of-status or change-of-employerpetitions for qualifying positions. TTUHSC will not pay the$100,000 fee, if applicable.