Correctional LVN: Compassionate Care in a Secure Setting

Utmb; Dickinson (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide direct nursing care within a correctional setting in Texas. The role involves implementing the nursing plan of care, administering medications, and coordinating patient transitions such as admissions, transfers, and discharges.

The ideal candidate will hold a Texas LVN license, a High School diploma or equivalent, and current BLS-HP certification.

Qualifications

• Must hold LVN license/permit in Texas.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• No experience required; recent grads with temp permits considered.
• Current BLS-HP required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct nursing care to assigned patients.
• Participates in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care.
• Performs admission, discharge and transfer procedures.
• Reviews and, under supervision, modifies the plan of care.
• Observes and records signs, symptoms, and patient status.
• Delivers prescribed nursing interventions in accordance with the plan of care.
• Notifies staff of changes in patient status and coordinates with the team.
• Administers medications and treatments as ordered by physicians.
• Documents nursing care in patient records and maintains confidentiality.

Skills

Direct patient care

Assessment & planning

Medication administration

Infection control

Documentation

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in TX

High school diploma or equivalent

Current BLS Certification

Tools

Medical equipment

Job description

UTMB Health is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide direct nursing care within a correctional setting in Texas. The role involves implementing the nursing plan of care, administering medications, and coordinating patient transitions such as admissions, transfers, and discharges.

The ideal candidate will hold a Texas LVN license, a High School diploma or equivalent, and current BLS-HP certification.