Licensed Vocational Nurse

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; Post (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Wellness programs

Mother-Friendly workplace

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Dalby Unit in Post, TX is hiring Licensed Vocational Nurses to join a multidisciplinary team in a correctional health setting. These LVN roles involve patient care, documentation, medication administration, and collaboration with clinicians to ensure safe, compassionate care.

The 4-on, 4-off schedule offers extended time off, with shift differentials for nights and weekends to enhance compensation while delivering high-quality care in a

Qualifications

• Current Vocational Nurse License in Texas or ability to transfer license.
• Current CPR certification.
• Graduated from an approved nursing program.
• New graduates must pass NCLEX-PN on the first attempt.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily unit operations and staff assignments.
• Document patient information in the EHR to support care decisions.
• Assist with medical exams and procedures with timely documentation.
• Administer or assist with medications; document activities.
• Participate in team meetings and share updates.
• Keep current with best practices in correctional health care.
• Monitor access to care for patients during shifts.
• Maintain safety by counting sharps, instruments, keys.
• Participate in on-call rotation with the clinical support team.

Skills

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Communication

Patient care

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse - Texas

Tools

EHR (Electronic Health Records)

Job description

Position Description

Looking for a nursing career where your skills are valued, your growth is supported, and your work truly matters? Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Managed Care is hiring Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) at the Dalby Unit, located in Post, TX

At TTUHSC, our LVNs are vital members of a multidisciplinary healthcare team providing safe, compassionate, and competent care within a correctional healthcare setting.

About our Unit

The Dalby Unit offers a fast-paced clinical environment where LVNs play a critical role in daily patient care, emergency response, chronic disease management, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Nurses are empowered to utilize their assessment and critical-thinking skills while contributing to positive patient outcomes.

Now hiring for

• Clinic LVN | Rotating, 6:00 AM–6:00 PM
• Clinic LVN | Rotating, 6:00 PM–6:00 AM

This 4-on, 4 off schedule gives you extended time away from work to refresh, recharge, and enjoy more of what matters to you!

Competitive Pay – Earn a strong salary plus shift differential

• Night Differential: +$3/hr on weekday nights
• Weekend Differential: +$3/hr on weekend days
• Weekend Night Differential: +$6/hr on weekend nights

Major/Essential Functions

• Coordinate daily operations by making and monitoring daily staff assignments to ensure smooth workflow and task completion.
• Utilize Electronic Health Records (EHR) to document and communicate patient information, supporting informed clinical decision-making.
• Assist with or perform medical exams and procedures, ensuring timely documentation of all clinical interventions in the EHR.
• Administer or assist in administering medications, including accurate documentation of all medication-related activities.
• Actively participate in team communication by attending meetings and relaying key updates and initiatives during regular staff meetings.
• Stay current with best practices and treatment modalities to provide the highest quality of care in a correctional health setting.
• Monitor and ensure timely Access to Care for patients in designated housing units during assigned shifts.
• Maintain safety and accountability by performing and documenting physical counts of sharps, instruments, and facility keys.
• Participate in on-call rotation as part of the clinical support team.

Occasional Duties

Contribute flexibly by performing other duties as assigned to support patient care and unit operations.

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. No experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous Correctional Experience.

Required Attachments

Resume / CV

Benefits

TTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where our team members can do their best work, with programs and benefits to support head-to-toe well-being. Explore just a few of the advantages of being a TTUHSC team member:

• 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

Additionally, TTUHSC invests in the success of our team members by providing opportunities for personal and professional growth, including lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, and health and wellness initiatives. Team members also enjoy a variety of other perks, such as special membership rates at local gyms and golf courses, access to state-of-the‑art software and facilities, and discounts on travel, technology, entertainment and more.