LVN Corrections

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health is seeking a Vocational Nurse to provide efficient, therapeutic nursing care within the Bexar County Detention Center. You will monitor patient status, administer care, and support safety and security requirements while upholding UH and DHCS policies.

Ideal candidates will have experience in correctional health care or emergency/psychiatric nursing, Texas LVN licensure and CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Active Vocational Nursing license in Texas.
• Current CPR certification.
• Experience in correctional health care or psychiatric nursing preferred.
• Experience in emergency nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient, therapeutic nursing care to patients.
• Monitor patients' condition and status continuously.
• Ensure compliance with UH and DHCS policies.
• Promote excellent customer relations.

Skills

Correctional health care

Education

CCHP certification

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 (UH) and Detention Health Care Services (DHCS) policies and procedures. Demonstrates behaviors consistent with UHmission, 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 Healthnursing 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.