Licensed Vocational Nurse

Management & Training Corporation; Livingston (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Job summary

Join Management & Training Corporation at the MTC Medical IAH Detention Facility in Livingston, TX as a licensed LVN providing primary nursing care during the 12-hour night shift. You will evaluate detainees, administer medications, and support medical staff under established protocols.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, disability coverage, PTO, holidays, and a 401(k). A $2,500 bonus is available as part of the compensation package.

Qualifications

• Nursing knowledge for detainees and ill/injured persons.
• Compliance with HIPAA and facility policies.
• Ability to provide health counseling and education.

Responsibilities

• Assess condition of detainees and prescribe treatment under protocol.
• Assist with provider line and prepare exam rooms.
• Administer medications and document per policies.
• Perform emergency procedures and call physician for orders.
• Maintain cleanliness and confidentiality of medical records.
• Monitor for health emergencies and ensure security of records.
• Respect pharmacy laws, especially controlled substances.
• Provide on-call coverage when required.
• Prepare health records and logs, review detainee health statuses.
• Conduct rescue functions during emergencies and evacuations.

Skills

Nursing care

HIPAA compliance

On-call work

Health counseling

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Licensed Vocational Nurse program graduate

Texas LVN license

Job description

Job Description

Pay Rate

$31/hour +2 per hour night shift differential

Bonus

$2,500 bonus

Shift Schedule

Full-time, 12-hour night shift 6pm - 6 am

Benefits

We offer a variety of benefits designed to support your health, well-being, and work-life balance. Eligibility for certain benefits may depend on the number of hours worked per week and other factors. Some of our offerings include:

• Medical, vision, dental, and prescription drug benefits
• Life, accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Bereavement leave
• Civic duty and military leave
• 401(k) retirement plan

Backed by national accrediting organizations, Management & Training Corporation (MTC) Medical staff are dedicated to providing quality medical and dental services to men and women at our correctional and detention facilities. Our employees strive to improve the lives of those in our care through robust educational programming, clinical care, and other resources.

Join our team at MTC Medical IAH Detention Facility in Livingston, Texas, and make a difference in the lives of those in our care.

What you’ll do

You’ll be responsible for providing nursing care and assistance for ill and/or injured persons. All decisions should be reviewed with the nursing director with the exception of routine duties assigned to the nurse (LVN) in compliance with MTC Medical and customer directives.

Position Responsibilities

• Under direction of health services administrator, supervising nurse and professional service providers and in accordance with approved treatment protocol, assess condition of and prescribe treatment for detainees reporting to sick call.
• Assist with provider line; prepare examining room and equipment.
• Operate pill call, administer medication and document as required by applicable policies and procedures. To include push and or wheel pill cart on facility campus.
• Perform emergency procedures as needed and call physician for treatment orders.
• Keep equipment and work area clean; utilize appropriate sanitation methods.
• Maintain absolute security and confidentiality of all medical records. Observe applicable HIPAA rules.
• Closely monitor all potential catastrophic illnesses.
• Comply with all applicable pharmacy laws, especially those covering controlled substances.
• Perform work on an on-call basis, as required.
• Provide health counseling and health education on an individual or group basis, as required.
• Prepare and maintain narrative, statistical, summary and operational records, reports, and logs.
• Conduct chart review; review status of detainees with serious health problems for completion of all necessary intervention and treatment.
• Perform rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters in include administering basic emergency medical aid, physically removing people away from dangerous situations, and securing and evacuating people from confined areas.

Education And Experience Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Six months of related experience
• Graduate of an accredited Licensed Vocational Nursing program
• Must possess a current, valid vocational nursing license for the state of Texas or a compact state and current CPR certification
• A Valid driver’s license in the state of Texas with an acceptable driving record (unless waived by management)

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process.

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