Detention Health LVN Nurse — Secure, Patient-Centered Care

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health in Texas seeks a Licensed Vocational Nurse to provide efficient, therapeutic nursing care within a detention health setting. The role requires maintaining security requirements and delivering care that aligns with established standards.

Experience in correctional health care or emergency nursing is preferred; TX LVN license and CPR certification are mandatory to ensure readiness and compliance with UHS and DHCS policies.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Vocational Nursing license in Texas.
• CPR certification required.
• Prior correctional health care, psychiatric, or emergency nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients in a correctional health setting.
• Continuously monitor patient condition and deliver care that meets standards.
• Adhere to University Health System (UHS) and Detention Health Care Services (DHCS) policies.
• Support professional, secure, and respectful care and maintain safety.

Skills

Correctional health care

Psychiatric nursing

Emergency nursing

Job description

University Health in Texas seeks a Licensed Vocational Nurse to provide efficient, therapeutic nursing care within a detention health setting. The role requires maintaining security requirements and delivering care that aligns with established standards.

Experience in correctional health care or emergency nursing is preferred; TX LVN license and CPR certification are mandatory to ensure readiness and compliance with UHS and DHCS policies.