LVN Corrections PRN

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health is seeking a licensed Vocational Nurse to deliver efficient, therapeutic nursing care within the Bexar County Adult Detention Center and Central Magistrate’s Office. The role requires adherence to security requirements, continuous patient monitoring, and alignment with UH and DHCS policies and values.

Experience in correctional health care, psychiatry, or emergency nursing is preferred, and certification as a CCHP is also valued.

Qualifications

• Correctional health care, psychiatric nursing, or emergency nursing experience preferred.
• Certification as a CCHP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care that is efficient, appropriate, and therapeutic for patients while ensuring security requirements are maintained.
• Continuously monitor patients’ condition and status, delivering care that meets established standards.
• Support and adhere to UH and DHCS policies and procedures; promote excellent internal and external customer relations.

Education

Certified Correctional Health Care Provider (CCHP)

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.