LVN Corrections

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health in Texas seeks a Licensed Vocational Nurse to provide efficient, therapeutic nursing care within a detention health setting. The role requires maintaining security requirements and delivering care that aligns with established standards.

Experience in correctional health care or emergency nursing is preferred; TX LVN license and CPR certification are mandatory to ensure readiness and compliance with UHS and DHCS policies.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Vocational Nursing license in Texas.
• CPR certification required.
• Prior correctional health care, psychiatric, or emergency nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients in a correctional health setting.
• Continuously monitor patient condition and deliver care that meets standards.
• Adhere to University Health System (UHS) and Detention Health Care Services (DHCS) policies.
• Support professional, secure, and respectful care and maintain safety.

Skills

Correctional health care

Psychiatric nursing

Emergency nursing

Job description

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.