Lvn Corrections

Jobtome; Boerne (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtome in Texas seeks a Licensed Vocational Nurse to deliver efficient, therapeutic care within a detention center, ensuring safety, security, and adherence to University Health System and Detention Health Care Services policies.

Experience in correctional health care, psychiatry, or emergency nursing is preferred; a CCHP certification is also preferred. Must hold a Texas LVN license and CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Experience in correctional health care, psychiatric nursing, or emergency nursing preferred.
• CCHP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care that is efficient, appropriate, and therapeutic while maintaining security requirements at the detention center.

Skills

Nursing care

Education

Correctional health care experience

CCHP certification (preferred)

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY/RESONSIBILITIES

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 System (UHS) and Detention Health Care Services (DHCS) policies and procedures. Demonstrates behaviors consistent with UHS mission, 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.