LVN Ambulatory PRN

University Health System- San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health System- San Antonio's Detention Health Care Services seeks a Licensed Vocational Nurse to provide nursing care in the Bexar County Adult Detention Center, ensuring security and clinical standards are met. You will monitor patients, deliver appropriate care, and uphold UH/DHCS policies while supporting positive relations with patients and colleagues.

Ideal candidates hold a Texas LVN license, CPR certification, and have experience in correctional health care, psychiatric

Qualifications

• Experience in correctional health care, psychiatric nursing, or emergency nursing preferred.
• Certification as a Certified Correctional Health Care Provider (CCHP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care that is efficient, appropriate, and therapeutic while ensuring security requirements.
• Continuously monitors patients' condition and delivers care meeting established standards.
• Supports UH and DHCS policies, procedures, and values; promotes good customer relations.

Skills

Nursing care

CPR certification

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) – Texas

Job description

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.