Correctional LVN Nurse — Direct Patient Care & Care Planning

The University of Texas Medical Branch; San Saba (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

UTMB Health in San Saba, Texas, seeks a Licensed Vocational Nurse to provide direct nursing care within a correctional setting. You will implement and evaluate the nursing plan, administer medications, and document care while maintaining privacy and infection control standards.

This non-benefit, part-time role (up to 19 hours per week) offers an hourly rate commensurate with experience. A Texas LVN license and current BLS-HP are required, and recent graduates with temporary permits may be

Qualifications

• Graduation from an LVN program and Texas LVN license.
• Current BLS-HP required.
• Recent grads with temporary permits may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct nursing care to assigned patients.
• Implements and evaluates the nursing plan of care.
• Performs admission, discharge, and transfer procedures.
• Delivers designated nursing interventions per physician orders.
• Documents nursing care in patient records.
• Administers medications and treatments safely.
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Follows infection control and aseptic techniques.
• Notifies staff of changes in patient status.
• Assembles equipment for procedures and assists as needed.

Skills

Direct nursing care

Assessment & planning

Documentation

Infection control

Privacy & confidentiality

Medication administration

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse Program

Texas LVN license

Current BLS-HP

Job description

UTMB Health in San Saba, Texas, seeks a Licensed Vocational Nurse to provide direct nursing care within a correctional setting. You will implement and evaluate the nursing plan, administer medications, and document care while maintaining privacy and infection control standards.

This non-benefit, part-time role (up to 19 hours per week) offers an hourly rate commensurate with experience. A Texas LVN license and current BLS-HP are required, and recent graduates with temporary permits may be