Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Texas is seeking a licensed vocational nurse to provide patient care in a correctional health setting under the direction of a registered nurse.

Requirements include a Texas Vocational Nurse license (or transfer), CPR certification, and graduation from an approved nursing program with NCLEX-PN on the first attempt for new graduates. No experience is required.

Qualifications

• Current Vocational Nurse License in 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 NCLEX- PN on the first attempt.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of patient care activities under the supervision of a registered nurse in a correctional facility.
• Work within legal scope of practice and organizational policies to provide safe and competent care.

Skills

CPR certification

Education

Texas Vocational Nurse License (TX)

NCLEX-PN first attempt (for new grads)

Graduated from approved nursing program

Job 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 health care team in providing safe and competent care to patients.

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.

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.