Correctional LVN: Direct Patient Care Nurse

Utmb; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse to provide direct nursing care within a correctional setting. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for assigned patients, following physician orders and established care plans.

Requirements include TX LVN licensure, current BLS-HP, and willingness to work in a secure facility. Graduation from an LVN program is expected; no experience is required, with salary commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduation from a Licensed Vocational Nurse Program and TX LVN license.
• No experience required.
• Current BLS-HP required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct nursing care to assigned patients.
• Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care.
• Performs admission, discharge and transfer procedures.
• Adheres to physician orders and nursing plan of care.
• Documents nursing care and maintains patient records.
• Maintains infection control and safety procedures.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Care planning

Medication administration

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse - TX

BLS-HP certification

Job description

UTMB Health is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse to provide direct nursing care within a correctional setting. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for assigned patients, following physician orders and established care plans.

Requirements include TX LVN licensure, current BLS-HP, and willingness to work in a secure facility. Graduation from an LVN program is expected; no experience is required, with salary commensurate with experience.