Licensed Vocational Nurse

Relode; Hondo (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

A health care organization is seeking Licensed Vocational Nurses to provide managed health care for offenders in a prison hospital/clinic setting. This role offers up to $35 per hour and requires commitment to various responsibilities including nursing services, interpreting physicians' orders, and supervising correctional staff. A minimum of 1 year Med/Surg or LTAC experience, BLS certification, and IV Therapy Certification are mandatory. This is a unique opportunity to work in the correctional health care field.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of Med/Surg or LTAC experience required.
• Must have American Heart Association BLS certification.
• IV Therapy Certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing services, treatments, diagnostic, and preventive procedures for inmate care.
• Interprets physician's orders and assists during sick calls.
• Maintains accurate medical records and provides health care education to inmates.

Skills

Med/Surg or LTAC experience

American Heart Association BLS

IV Therapy Certification

Ability to perform diverse nursing duties

Ability to work a rotating schedule

Job description

Licensed vocational nurses are needed to provide managed health care for offenders in a prison hospital/clinic setting. Make up to $35 per hour at a hospital that is known for is known for its innovative programs and creative solutions in the fields of correctional health care in jails, state prisons, juvenile detention centers, and federal prisons.

Requirements

• Must be willing to sign a Non‑Disclosure Agreement (emailed)
• Must be willing to complete a criminal background screening questionnaire
• Minimum 1 year of Med/Surg or LTAC experience
• American Heart Association BLS required
• IV Therapy Certified
• Willingness to work 4:3 rotating schedule
• Ability to do a lot of different jobs Clinic, in-patient, med pass, out-patient, wound care, cell side care, ER, critical care

Job Duties

• Provides nursing services, treatments, diagnostic, and preventive procedures appropriate for inmate care and safety
• Interprets physicians orders
• When a physician is present, assist the physician with sick calls
• Applies surgical dressings and bandages
• Provides emergency first-aid care
• Check and record vital signs
• Observes signs and symptoms during a sick call when the physician is not present
• Reports reactions to treatments and medications as well as changes in the inmates emotional or physical condition
• May instruct and supervise correctional staff concerning inmate health care and needs
• Consults with supervisor on problem cases
• Check and orders supplies
• Maintains accurate medical records
• Provides health care education to inmates