Corrections LVN Nurse — Direct, Hands-On Patient Care

Utmb; Dayton (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse to provide direct nursing care within a correctional health setting in Texas. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care according to the nursing plan of care.

Responsibilities include administering medications, documenting care, and coordinating with physicians. Requires LVN licensure in TX and current BLS-HP; prior experience in corrections is a plus but recent grads with temporary permits may be considered.

Qualifications

• Direct nursing care to assigned patients.
• Review and adjust the plan of care under supervision.
• Observe and document signs, symptoms, and patient status.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct nursing care to assigned patients.
• Performs admission, discharge, and transfer procedures.
• Follows physician's orders and documents care in patient records.
• Administers medications and treatments
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.

Skills

Direct patient care

Medication administration

Documentation in patient records

Infection control procedures

Observation and assessment

Education

High school or equivalent

LVN program graduate

Licensed Vocational Nurse license (TX)

BLS-HP certification

Job description

UTMB Health is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse to provide direct nursing care within a correctional health setting in Texas. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care according to the nursing plan of care.

Responsibilities include administering medications, documenting care, and coordinating with physicians. Requires LVN licensure in TX and current BLS-HP; prior experience in corrections is a plus but recent grads with temporary permits may be considered.