LVN - Correctional Health (Contract) | Palestine, TX

T.L. Johnson Agency LLC; Palestine (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

T.L. Johnson Agency LLC in Palestine, TX is recruiting Licensed Vocational Nurses to support correctional health care facilities.

This contract opportunity offers varied clinical duties across clinic, inpatient, medication pass, wound care, sick call and emergency first aid in a demanding, hands-on setting. Responsibilities include applying orders, administering medications, monitoring vital signs, providing patient education, and maintaining accurate medical records.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited LVN program.
• Current Texas LVN license/permit.
• 1+ year Med-Surg or LTAC experience.
• Current AHA BLS certification.
• IV Therapy certification or willingness to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing services, treatments, and preventive care for inmate health and safety.
• Interprets physician orders and administers prescribed medications.
• Assists with sick call when physician is present and monitors patients when not.
• Applies dressings and provides emergency first aid; checks vital signs.
• Instructs inmates on discharge planning and health care education.
• Maintains medical records and reports changes in inmates’ condition.

Skills

BLS (AHA)

IV Therapy Certification

Education

LVN program completion

Job description

T.L. Johnson Agency LLC in Palestine, TX is recruiting Licensed Vocational Nurses to support correctional health care facilities.

This contract opportunity offers varied clinical duties across clinic, inpatient, medication pass, wound care, sick call and emergency first aid in a demanding, hands-on setting. Responsibilities include applying orders, administering medications, monitoring vital signs, providing patient education, and maintaining accurate medical records.