Correctional LVN Nurse — Inmate Care & Safety

Jobtome; Universal City (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtome seeks a licensed Vocational Nurse to provide efficient, therapeutic nursing care within a correctional health setting in Texas. You will monitor patient conditions, deliver care that meets standards, and support UH and DHCS policies while maintaining security requirements.

Experience in correctional health care, psychiatric nursing, or emergency settings is preferred. A current Texas LVN license and CPR certification are required to practice.

Qualifications

• Experience in correctional health care, psychiatric nursing, or nursing in an emergency environment is preferred.
• Prior knowledge or experience within University Health System's nursing services and/or certification as a Certified Correctional Health Care Provider (CCHP) is also preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care that is efficient, appropriate, and therapeutic for patients in a detention setting.
• Continuously monitors the condition and status of patients and delivers care that meets established standards.
• Supports UH and DHCS policies and procedures and adheres to security requirements.

Skills

Correctional health care

Nursing care

Education

Texas LVN license

Job description

Jobtome seeks a licensed Vocational Nurse to provide efficient, therapeutic nursing care within a correctional health setting in Texas. You will monitor patient conditions, deliver care that meets standards, and support UH and DHCS policies while maintaining security requirements.

Experience in correctional health care, psychiatric nursing, or emergency settings is preferred. A current Texas LVN license and CPR certification are required to practice.