Licensed Vocational Nurse

Wellpath; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 39,867 - 44,289; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits including medical and dental

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401k plans

Wellness program featuring fitness memberships

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Texas is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide care in a correctional setting. This role includes assisting with patient assessments, medication administration, and responding to emergencies. The ideal candidate will have a nursing degree, relevant licenses, and a passion for helping underserved populations. Join to make a positive impact on patients' lives with compassion and care.

Qualifications

• One or more years clinic experience preferred.
• Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in Texas.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient assessment and treatment planning.
• Administer medications and implement medical plans.
• Document nursing encounters and communicate information.
• Respond to emergencies and maintain safety.
• Implement nutrition and therapeutic diets.

Skills

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Documenting nursing encounters

Emergency response

Education

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing

Job description

We're on a path to better healthcare. Join us

Compensation Information: $28.94 - $32.15 / hour

Department (Org): Nursing

You Matter

• Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved
• Join a mission-driven organization with a people‑first culture
• Excellent career growth opportunities

Join us and find a career that supports

• Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients
• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Autonomy in a warm team environment
• Growth and training

Perks and Benefits

In addition to comprehensive benefits—including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k—we foster a work‑life balance to support physical, mental, and financial well‑being for team members and their families, including:

• DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it!
• Tuition Assistance and dependent scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
• Company‑paid life insurance
• Tax‑free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans

*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.

Why Us

Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved.

If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society’s most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non‑judgmental compassion, providing hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation—living our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!” and collectively doing our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.

Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in its facilities each month, and a very large percent receive direct clinical care, which includes lives saved by Narcan.

We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best‑in‑class clinical resources for training, education, and point‑of‑care support.

How you make a difference

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides assistance and collects data in the delivery of patient care in a correctional setting, utilizing the nursing process—assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. As part of this role, the LVN directs and guides patient teaching and activities in accordance with their education, demonstrated competencies, and the Nursing Practice Act (NPA). The LVN works closely with other healthcare professionals to ensure high‑quality care and compliance with established policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in patient assessment and treatment planning in accordance with the Nursing Practice Act and Correctional Health Services policies.
• Administer medications and implement medical plans as directed by the Health Care Practitioner, utilizing proper techniques and procedures.
• Respond to emergencies and maintain safety through the implementation of established protocols and precautions.
• Implement nutrition and therapeutic diets and assist in medical procedures as necessary to meet patient needs.
• Document nursing encounters and communicate information to healthcare staff and supervisory personnel.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing

Experience

• One (1) or more years clinic experience preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in the state employed.
• Current CPR certification

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.