Correctional LVN: Direct Patient Care & Care Planning

Utmb; Beeville (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health in Texas seeks a Licensed Vocational Nurse to provide direct nursing care within a correctional setting. You will follow the nursing plan of care, document care, and administer medications.

The position requires graduation from an LVN program, Texas license, current BLS-HP, and the ability to obtain security clearance for work in a prison. Recent grads with temporary permits may be considered.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an LVN program is required.
• Texas LVN license/permit required.
• Current BLS-HP certification required.
• Security clearance to work in a prison setting.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct nursing care to assigned patients.
• Participates in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the nursing care.
• Performs admission, discharge, and transfer procedures.
• Reviews and, under supervision, modifies the plan of care.
• Observes and records signs, symptoms, and progress; proposes revisions.
• Delivers nursing interventions per physician's orders and plan of care.
• Documents nursing care in patient records; maintains confidentiality.
• Follows infection control and aseptic techniques; uses required equipment.

Skills

Direct patient care

Nursing assessment

Medication administration

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse Program

Texas LVN license

BLS-HP certification

Job description

UTMB Health in Texas seeks a Licensed Vocational Nurse to provide direct nursing care within a correctional setting. You will follow the nursing plan of care, document care, and administer medications.

The position requires graduation from an LVN program, Texas license, current BLS-HP, and the ability to obtain security clearance for work in a prison. Recent grads with temporary permits may be considered.