Licensed Vocational Nurse-Resource Nurse

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock, TX is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse to provide patient care within an assigned correctional facility, operating under the supervision of a registered nurse as part of a holistic health care team.

The role emphasizes delivering safe, competent care in a correctional environment, adhering to state licensure requirements and facility policies.

Qualifications

• Current Vocational Nurse License in the State of Texas, or ability to transfer the license to Texas by start date
• 5 years of experience as a licensed vocational nurse.

Responsibilities

• Performs a wide variety of patient care activities in an assigned correctional facility within the legal scope of practice and organizational policies.
• Works under the direction of a registered nurse as part of a correctional managed health care team to provide safe and competent care to patients.

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 the license to Texas by start date
• 5 years of experience as a licensed vocational nurse.

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.