Lvn Corrections

Jobtome; Universal City (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtome seeks a licensed Vocational Nurse to provide efficient, therapeutic nursing care within a correctional health setting in Texas. You will monitor patient conditions, deliver care that meets standards, and support UH and DHCS policies while maintaining security requirements.

Experience in correctional health care, psychiatric nursing, or emergency settings is preferred. A current Texas LVN license and CPR certification are required to practice.

Qualifications

• Experience in correctional health care, psychiatric nursing, or nursing in an emergency environment is preferred.
• Prior knowledge or experience within 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 in a detention setting.
• Continuously monitors the condition and status of patients and delivers care that meets established standards.
• Supports UH and DHCS policies and procedures and adheres to security requirements.

Skills

Correctional health care

Nursing care

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.