Licensed Vocational Nurse

Texas Tech University - Health Sciences Center; Plainview (TX); On-site; USD 39,344 - 42,705; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Individual health insurance at no cost for full-time team members

Paid Time Off including holidays, vacation, sick leave

Retirement Plans

Wellness Programs

Certified Mother‑Friendly Workplace

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is hiring a Licensed Vocational Nurse in Plainview, Texas. The role requires administering medications, monitoring health conditions, and ensuring regulatory compliance in a correctional facility setting. Candidates must possess a current Texas Vocational Nurse License or the ability to transfer one. The position offers competitive pay between $28.56 to $31.00 per hour, depending on qualifications, alongside various employee benefits including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Current Vocational Nurse License in the State of Texas or ability to transfer.
• Graduated from an accredited nursing program.
• New graduates must pass the NCLEX‑PN on the first attempt.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and perform assessments.
• Identify and report changes in inpatient conditions.
• Prepare and operate essential medical equipment.
• Accurately record patient assessments in EHR.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers and correctional staff.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare policies and safety standards.
• Assist in medical emergencies and provide immediate care.

Skills

Patient Care

Clinical Observation

Medical Procedures Support

Documentation

Collaboration

Regulatory Compliance

Emergency Response

Education

Current Vocational Nurse License in Texas

Graduated from an approved accredited nursing program

Current CPR certification

Job description

Position Title

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Position Description

Employees in this classification are responsible for performing a wide variety of patient care activities in an assigned correctional facility. They function within their legal scope of practice and in accordance with the policies and procedures of the organization and practice setting. Work is performed under the direction of a registered nurse as part of a total correctional managed healthcare team in providing safe and competent care to patients.

Unit Coverage

24/7 coverage: the Dalby Unit operates 24 hours a day with 12-hour shifts – 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM (day shift) and 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM (night shift).

Major/Essential Functions

• Patient Care: Administer medications, perform assessments, and monitor patients’ health conditions to ensure adherence to care plans.
• Clinical Observation: Identify and report changes in inpatient conditions, contributing to problem identification and the development of patient care goals.
• Medical Procedures Support: Prepare and operate essential medical equipment for procedures, examinations, and treatments.
• Documentation: Accurately record patient assessments, interventions, and medication administration in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Collaboration: Work closely with healthcare providers and correctional staff to ensure coordinated care in a secure environment.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with all healthcare policies, safety standards, and regulations, including proper medication storage and direct observation protocols.
• Emergency Response: Assist in medical emergencies, triage patients, and provide immediate care when necessary.

Required Qualifications

Current Vocational Nurse License in the State of Texas, or ability to transfer license to Texas, or scheduled to complete a program of vocational nursing within 120 days of applying for a position. Current CPR certification. Graduated from an approved accredited nursing program. New graduates must pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX‑PN) on the first attempt.

Experience

None required.

Travel Required

None

Pay Grade Minimum

$28.56 hourly

Pay Grade Maximum

$31.00 hourly

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website: https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Benefits

• Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options: Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team members
• Paid Time Off: Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more
• Retirement Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Certified Mother‑Friendly Workplace