Lvn Corrections

Jobtome; Converse (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtome is seeking a nursing professional to provide care in a correctional health setting. The role involves delivering efficient, therapeutic nursing care while upholding security requirements and standards defined by the detention center and health services.

The ideal candidate has experience in correctional health care, psychiatric nursing, or emergency nursing, with preferred CCHP certification and knowledge of UH/DHCS policies.

Qualifications

• 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 CCHP is also preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 UH mission, vision and values.
• Promotes excellent internal and external customer relations.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient monitoring

Policy compliance

Education

Certified Correctional Health Care Provider (CCHP) preferred

Job description

POS ITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

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 UH 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.