Corrections LVN Nurse — 12-Hour Shifts

McLennan County, Texas; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

McLennan County, Texas is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to evaluate inmates under supervision and provide nursing care while complying with security requirements. You will administer medications, assist in care planning, prepare inmates for procedures, and maintain documentation within the electronic health record.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited LVN program, valid TX LVN license, and current BLS/CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited licensed vocational nursing program.
• Licensed as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in the State of Texas.
• Current BLS/CPR Certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care and treatments, such as taking temperatures and blood pressure, dressing wounds, treating pressure ulcers, performing catheterizations, starting IVs.
• Administer medications and assist in nursing care plans; observe and report changes in inmate conditions.
• Prepare facility and/or prisoner for procedures and x-rays performed by practitioner.
• Maintain logs and reports; assist with supplies; keep a clean work area.
• Collect samples (blood, urine, sputum) and perform routine lab tests.

Skills

Nursing Theory

Medication Administration

Communication Skills

Documentation

Teamwork

Texas Driver's License

Education

LVN License Texas

Licensed Vocational Nurse

BLS/CPR Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Records

Excel

Job description

McLennan County, Texas is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to evaluate inmates under supervision and provide nursing care while complying with security requirements. You will administer medications, assist in care planning, prepare inmates for procedures, and maintain documentation within the electronic health record.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited LVN program, valid TX LVN license, and current BLS/CPR certification.