LVN Corrections PRN

University Health; Pleasanton (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health is seeking a Vocational Nurse to deliver efficient and therapeutic nursing care within a correctional setting in Texas. You will monitor patient status and ensure care aligns with established standards while upholding UH and Detention Health Care Services policies.

The role requires CPR certification and a Texas nursing license, with preferred experience in correctional health care or emergency environments. CPR certification must be current and maintained.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care that is efficient, appropriate and therapeutic for patients.
• Continuously monitor patients’ condition and status.
• Adhere to UH/DHCS policies and promote good customer relations.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient monitoring

Customer relations

Education

Vocational Nursing License (Texas)

CPR 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.