Corrections LVN Nurse | Direct Care & Care Plans

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Jacksboro (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) at Lindsey State Jail in Texas seeks a Licensed Vocational Nurse to provide direct nursing care within a correctional setting. You will assess patients, follow physicians' orders, document care, and participate in admissions, transfers, and discharges.

Current Texas LVN licensure and BLS-HP certification are required, with the opportunity for recent graduates with temporary permits.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an LVN program and current Texas LVN license.
• Current BLS-HP certification required.
• Recent graduates considered with temporary permits.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct nursing care to assigned patients.
• Follows physician orders and documents care provided.
• Performs admission, discharge and transfer procedures.
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality at all times.
• Safely administers medications and treatments.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Documentation

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse (Texas)

Job description

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) at Lindsey State Jail in Texas seeks a Licensed Vocational Nurse to provide direct nursing care within a correctional setting. You will assess patients, follow physicians' orders, document care, and participate in admissions, transfers, and discharges.

Current Texas LVN licensure and BLS-HP certification are required, with the opportunity for recent graduates with temporary permits.