Lvn Corrections

Jobtome; Seguin (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health System (UH) and Detention Health Care Services (DHCS) seek a licensed vocational nurse to provide efficient, therapeutic care to patients in the Bexar County Detention Center. You will monitor patient status, ensure security protocols, and uphold UH/DHCS policies and values.

Experience in correctional health care, psychiatric nursing, or emergency settings is preferred; CCHP certification is also preferred. Must maintain CPR certification and Texas LVN license.

Qualifications

• Experience in correctional health care, psychiatric nursing, or in an emergency environment.
• Preferred knowledge of University Health System (UHS) nursing services and/or CCHP certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care that is efficient, appropriate, and therapeutic for patients in a detention setting while maintaining security requirements.
• Monitors patient condition continuously and delivers care meeting established standards.
• Adheres to University Health System (UH) and Detention Health Care Services (DHCS) policies and procedures; supports UH mission and values.

Education

Texas LVN license

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.