LVN,CF- FT Nights Correctional Health Annx

University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC); El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC) seeks an LVN to perform screenings, data collection, and contribute to care plans under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

You will assist with patient care activities for inmates within a jail/detention setting. A Texas LVN license and completion of a vocational nurse program are required; one year of LVN experience is preferred. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a vocational nurse program required.
• One year LVN experience preferred.
• Current Texas LVN license required.

Responsibilities

• Performs screenings, collects data and contributes to the care plan under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• May assist with a variety of patient care activities and interventions to inmates within the confines of a jail or detention facility.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Interviewing and data collection

LVN scope of practice

Bilingual English/Spanish

Medical documentation

Reading comprehension

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Vocational nurse program completion

Job description

Job Summary

Performs screenings, collects data and contributes to the care plan under the direction of a Registered Nurse. May assist with a variety of patient care activities and interventions to inmates within the confines of a jail or detention facility.

One Year Of Experience As An LVN Preferred.

License/Registration/Certification

Current license as a LVN in the state of Texas required.

Summary

Job Summary

Performs screenings, collects data and contributes to the care plan under the direction of a Registered Nurse. May assist with a variety of patient care activities and interventions to inmates within the confines of a jail or detention facility.

License/Registration/Certification

Current license as a LVN in the state of Texas required.

Current CPR

Education and Training

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Completion of a vocational nurse program required.

Skills

• Possesses effective oral and written communication skills.
• Possesses effective interviewing and data collection techniques.
• Technically competent in tasks within the scope of practice of a Licensed Vocational Nurse.
• Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish).
• Ability to read and comprehend English at a level necessary to follow written and oral instructions and safety precautions.
• Ability to utilize computers for documentation purposes.

Other Requirements

Pre-employment drug screen, background check and security clearance required.