LVN – Correctional Health Infection Prevention

Harris Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 39,743 - 50,695; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 medical, dental, and vision coverage

$10k student loan repayment

Shift differentials

401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

A public healthcare safety-net provider in Houston seeks a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to support correctional health infection prevention efforts. In this full-time role, you will provide essential patient care under the supervision of registered nurses. This position offers a competitive salary range of $28.85 to $36.80 per hour and an attractive $25K retention bonus. Applicants must have a current LVN license in Texas and at least one year of experience. Join us to improve patient outcomes in a vital health setting.

Qualifications

• Current Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license in Texas.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an AHA-approved program.
• Minimum of 1 year LVN experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and education in correctional health settings.
• Use nursing process to address patients' needs and conditions.
• Coordinate care across the healthcare team.

Skills

Analytical skills

Medical terminology

PC proficiency

Above Average Verbal

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing

Tools

IV pumps

Vital signs monitors

Job description

Hiring Post: LVN – Correctional Health Infection Prevention – 25K Retention Bonus Eligible

Compensation: $28.85 to $36.80/hour

Career Area: Correctional Health

Location: Harris County Sheriff’s Office, Houston, TX 77002

Position Type: Full-Time

Job ID: 177173

Benefits

• Day 1 medical, dental, and vision coverage
• $10k student loan repayment
• $25K Retention Bonus Eligible
• Shift differentials (Evenings, Nights, Weekends, Holidays)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Subsidized parking
• Access to a credit union
• Employee disaster relief support
• Tuition Reimbursement (available after 6 months of employment)

About the Position

Harris Health System is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to support Correctional Health Infection Prevention efforts. In this role, you will provide patient care and education in ambulatory and correctional health settings under the supervision of registered nurses and providers.

You will utilize the nursing process to address patients’ physical, social, psychological, and spiritual needs while assisting in identifying and managing predictable healthcare conditions. The LVN will play a key role in coordinating care across the healthcare team, ensuring patients understand their conditions and treatment plans within scope of practice.

About Harris Health System

Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, focusing on low-income, uninsured, and underinsured populations through acute care, primary care, wellness, disease management, and population health services.

Its flagship hospitals—Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center)—anchor a network of 39 clinics, health centers, and specialty locations, including telemedicine services. Harris Health is nationally recognized for Magnet® nursing excellence, NCQA patient-centered care, and strong academic partnerships with institutions such as Baylor College of Medicine, UTHealth, MD Anderson Cancer Center, and the University of Houston.

Requirements

• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing
• Licensure/Certification:
  • Current Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license in the State of Texas
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) from an AHA-approved program
  • Additional certifications as required by the unit
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 1 year LVN experience required
  • Experience in specialty area preferred
• Communication Skills:
  • Above Average Verbal (heavy public contact)
• Technical Skills:
  • Basic computer proficiency
• Knowledge/Skills:
  • Analytical skills
  • Medical terminology
  • PC proficiency
• Equipment Knowledge:
  • Experience with IV pumps, vital signs monitors, and other clinical equipment
• Work Schedule:
  • Flexible schedule including weekends, holidays, overtime, and on-call

Join Harris Health System and contribute to improving patient outcomes through quality care and infection prevention in a correctional health setting