Licensed Vocational Nurse

Purposelink Recruitment; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Purposelink Recruitment is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to deliver nursing care in a correctional healthcare setting in Texas. Day and night shifts available, with a rotating 4:3 schedule. Candidates must hold a TX LVN license and BLS, and have 1+ year of Med/Surg or LTAC experience.

Preferred credentials include IV Therapy Certification and up-to-date health clearances. Duties include administering medications, following physician orders, and educating inmates on care and discharge

Qualifications

• Valid LVN license in Texas.
• American Heart Association BLS certification.
• Graduation from an accredited LVN program.
• 1+ year of Med/Surg or LTAC experience.
• IV Therapy Certification (required for LVNs in this role).
• Up-to-date immunizations and health clearances (COVID-19, Varicella, MMR, Tdap, TB, Hepatitis B, Physical, Flu).

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing services, treatments, and diagnostic/preventive procedures appropriate for inmate care.
• Interpret and follow physician orders.
• Administer prescribed medications.
• Assist physicians during sick call when present.
• Apply surgical dressings and bandages.
• Provide emergency first aid care.
• Check and record vital signs.
• Educate inmates on discharge planning.
• Observe and document symptoms when physician is not present.
• Report reactions to treatments and medications.
• Monitor changes in emotional or physical condition.
• Instruct and supervise correctional staff on inmate healthcare needs.
• Consult with supervisors on complex cases.
• Check and order medical supplies.
• Maintain accurate medical records.
• Provide health education to inmates.

Skills

LVN Licensure

BLS Certification

Med/Surg / LTAC experience

IV Therapy Certification

Education

LVN Program

Job description

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Corrections | Texas | Day & Night Shifts Available

Overview

Our client is seeking skilled and dependable Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) to provide high-quality patient care within a correctional healthcare environment. This role offers diverse clinical exposure, stable scheduling, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient health and safety. Candidates must complete UTMB clearance documents, which must be hand-signed, and provide availability for a review call.

Required Qualifications

Candidates must meet ALL of the following:

Licensure & Certifications

• Valid Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - State of Texas
• Valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS)

Education & Experience

• Graduation from an accredited Licensed Vocational Nurse Program
• 1+ year of Med/Surg or LTAC experience

Preferred Qualifications

• IV Therapy Certification (required for LVNs in this role)
• Up-to-date immunizations and health clearances:
  • COVID-19
  • Varicella
  • MMR
  • T-dap
  • TB
  • Hepatitis B
  • Current Physical
  • Flu vaccine

What You Need to Know

• Day Shift: 4 openings (05:45-18:15)
• Night Shift: 3 openings (17:45-06:15)
• 4:3 rotating schedule
• Clearance documents sent during the Review stage
• Please provide candidate availability for the Review call in the submission description

Key Responsibilities

• Provide nursing services, treatments, and diagnostic/preventive procedures appropriate for inmate care
• Interpret and follow physician orders
• Administer prescribed medications
• Assist physicians during sick call when present
• Apply surgical dressings and bandages
• Provide emergency first aid care
• Check and record vital signs
• Educate inmates on discharge planning
• Observe and document symptoms when physician is not present
• Report reactions to treatments and medications
• Monitor changes in emotional or physical condition
• Instruct and supervise correctional staff on inmate healthcare needs
• Consult with supervisors on complex cases
• Check and order medical supplies
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Provide health education to inmates