Correctional LVN: Direct Patient Care & Impact

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Gainesville (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) seeks a Licensed Vocational Nurse to provide direct nursing care at TY C Gainesville State School in Gainesville, Texas. You will apply the nursing plan of care and work under supervision to support inmate patient health needs.

This role requires an active Texas VN license, current BLS-HP, and willingness to work in a correctional setting. No prior experience is required; recent graduates with temporary permits are welcome.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent.
• Graduation from a Licensed Vocational Nurse Program and current Texas VN license/permit.
• No experience required.
• Current BLS-HP certification required.
• Recent graduates with temporary permits may be considered.

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, may modify the plan of care.
• Observes and records signs, symptoms and patient status; proposes revisions as needed.
• Delivers nursing interventions in line with the physician's orders and care plan.
• Notifies nursing and medical staff of changes in patient status.
• Follows physician's orders and maintains patient confidentiality.
• Administers medications and treatments safely.
• Documents nursing care in patient records; adheres to internal controls.

Education

High school or equivalent

Licensed Vocational Nurse Program graduate

Job description

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) seeks a Licensed Vocational Nurse to provide direct nursing care at TY C Gainesville State School in Gainesville, Texas. You will apply the nursing plan of care and work under supervision to support inmate patient health needs.

This role requires an active Texas VN license, current BLS-HP, and willingness to work in a correctional setting. No prior experience is required; recent graduates with temporary permits are welcome.