LVN Corrections

University Health Careers; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health System (UHS) seeks a Vocational Nurse to provide efficient, therapeutic care at the Bexar County Detention Center, while upholding security requirements and established standards. You will continuously monitor patients and collaborate with detention health staff to ensure high-quality care.

Experience in correctional health care, psychiatric nursing, or emergency nursing is preferred; certification as a Certified Correctional Health Care Provider (CCHP) is also preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in correctional health care, psychiatric nursing, or emergency nursing is preferred.
• CCHP certification is preferred.
• Current Texas Vocational Nurse license and CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care that is efficient, appropriate, and therapeutic for patients while maintaining security requirements.
• Continuously monitors patient condition and delivers care meeting established standards.
• Supports and adheres to University Health System (UHS) and Detention Health Care Services (DHCS) policies and procedures.

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 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.