LVN Ambulatory PRN

Detention Health Care Svcs; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Detention Health Care Svcs provides nursing care within the Bexar County Adult Detention Center, balancing clinical responsibilities with security requirements. You will monitor patient status, administer treatment, and ensure care aligns with established standards and UH/DHCS policies.

The role emphasizes coordination with security protocols, psychiatric and emergency care experience, and dedication to high-quality, compassionate treatment for detainees while upholding center procedures and

Qualifications

• Current Texas Vocational Nursing license.
• Current CPR certification.
• Experience in correctional health care, psychiatric nursing, or emergency nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care that is efficient, appropriate and therapeutic while maintaining security requirements.
• Continuously monitor patient condition and deliver care meeting established standards.
• Adhere to University Health and Detention Health Care Services policies and procedures; support UH mission and values.

Skills

Correctional health care

Nursing care

Patient monitoring

Emergency care

Education

CCHP certification preferred

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides nursing care that is efficient, appropriate, and therapeutic for patients while ensuring that established security requirements are maintained (as defined by the Bexar County Adult Detention Center and Central Magistrate’s Office). Continuously monitors the condition and status of patients and delivers care that meets or exceeds established standards. Supports and adheres to University Health (UH) and Detention Health Care Services (DHCS) policies and procedures. Demonstrates behaviors consistent with UHmission, vision and values. Promotes excellent internal and external customer relations.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Experience in correctional health care, psychiatric nursing, or nursing in an emergency environment is preferred. Prior knowledge or experience within the University Health System’s nursing services and/or certification as a Certified Correctional Health Care Provider (CCHP) is also preferred.

LICENSURE

Must possess a current license to practice Vocational Nursing in the State of Texas. Must also maintain current CPR certification.