LVN Field Nurse (Contract)

Tljohnie; Beeville (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Correctional Facility Healthcare is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) for contract hours in a correctional facility. You will provide nursing services, perform treatments, and assist with diagnostic and preventive care for inmate patients. The role requires an active Texas LVN license, BLS, and IV therapy readiness, with a 36-hour weekly schedule.

Night shifts are available. The position emphasizes broad clinical exposure across clinic, inpatient, med pass, wound care, and emergency care

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Licensed Vocational Nurse program.
• 1+ years in Med-Surg and LTAC.
• Active Texas LVN license, AHA BLS, IV Therapy Certification (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Interpret physicians' orders and administer prescribed medication
• Assist physician with sick call when present; independently observe and assess signs/symptoms when physician is not present
• Apply surgical dressings and bandages
• Provide emergency first aid care
• Check and record vital signs
• Report reactions to treatments/medications and changes in patients' condition
• Instruct inmates on discharge planning and health care education
• May supervise and instruct correctional staff on inmate health care needs
• Consult with supervisor on complex or problem cases
• Check and order medical supplies
• Maintain accurate medical records

Education

Graduate of an accredited Licensed Vocational Nurse program

Job description

LVN – Licensed Vocational Nurse

Correctional Facility Healthcare | Contract (36 hr/week) 06/20/2026 - 09/19/2026 | $39 hr

Position Summary

Provides nursing services, treatments, and diagnostic/preventive procedures for inmate patients within a correctional healthcare setting.

Qualifications Required

Education

Graduate of an accredited Licensed Vocational Nurse program

Experience

1+ years in all of the following:

• Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg)
• Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC)

Licenses/Certifications

All of the following required:

• Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) — active Texas license
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS)
• IV Therapy Certification (or willingness to obtain)

Schedule & Positions Available

• 3 Night Shift LVN positions (Full-Time)
• Rotating 4:3 schedule
• Nights: 17:45 – 06:15

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret physicians' orders and administer prescribed medication
• Assist physician with sick call when present; independently observe and assess signs/symptoms when physician is not present
• Apply surgical dressings and bandages
• Provide emergency first aid care
• Check and record vital signs
• Report reactions to treatments/medications and changes in patients' emotional or physical condition
• Instruct inmates on discharge planning and health care education
• May supervise and instruct correctional staff on inmate health care needs
• Consult with supervisor on complex or problem cases
• Check and order medical supplies
• Maintain accurate medical records

Why This Role

Broad clinical exposure across multiple care settings — clinic, in-patient, med pass, out-patient, wound care, cell-side care, ER, and critical care