LVN: Direct Patient Care in Secure Facility

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health seeks an LVN to provide direct nursing care in a prison-based setting in Galveston, TX. The role follows physician orders, administers medications, and documents care according to the plan of care.

Requirements include completion of a Licensed Vocational Nurse Program, Texas LVN license, high school diploma, and current BLS-HP. No prior experience is required, salary is commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Direct nursing care to assigned patients.
• Assess and plan nursing care and evaluate outcomes.
• Administer medications per physician orders and apply aseptic technique.

Responsibilities

• Performs admission, discharge, and transfer procedures.
• Documents nursing care in patient records.
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality; follows infection control procedures.

Skills

Direct patient care

Nursing assessment

Plan of care

Medication administration

Infection control

Documentation

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse Program

Texas LVN license

High school diploma

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

UTMB Health seeks an LVN to provide direct nursing care in a prison-based setting in Galveston, TX. The role follows physician orders, administers medications, and documents care according to the plan of care.

Requirements include completion of a Licensed Vocational Nurse Program, Texas LVN license, high school diploma, and current BLS-HP. No prior experience is required, salary is commensurate with experience.