LVN Corrections

University Health Careers; Hondo (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health Careers seeks a Vocational Nurse to provide efficient, therapeutic care for detained patients while upholding security requirements defined by the detention center and central magistrate’s office. You will continuously monitor patient condition and deliver care that meets established standards, while adhering to UH and DHCS policies and promoting strong customer relations.

Candidates should have experience in correctional health care, psychiatric nursing, or emergency nursing,

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 Certified Correctional Health Care Provider (CCHP) is also preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care that is efficient, appropriate, and therapeutic for patients while ensuring that established security requirements are maintained.
• 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 UH mission, vision and values.
• Promotes excellent internal and external customer relations.

Skills

Correctional health care experience

Psychiatric nursing

Emergency nursing

Job description

POSITION 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 System (UHS) 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.