Lvn Corrections

Jobtome; Schertz (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health System is seeking a Vocational Nurse to provide medically necessary care within a correctional health setting in Texas. The role emphasizes efficient, therapeutic nursing while adhering to security and policy standards.

Ideal candidates will have experience in correctional health care or emergency nursing, and may hold certification such as CCHP. Active Texas Vocational Nurse license and CPR certification are required.

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 (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.

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.