LVN - Pediatric Care in Correctional Facility

Umcelpaso; El Paso (TX); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University Medical Center of El Paso seeks a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide patient care under RN supervision in a correctional facility. This full-time, rotating shift role supports patients across age groups in a secure setting.

Requires TX LVN license, CPR certification, High School Diploma or equivalent, and graduation from an accredited LVN program. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred; computer documentation skills are needed; compensation reflects market in Texas.

Qualifications

• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Interviewing and data collection techniques.
• Technically competent in tasks within the scope of LVN practice.
• Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish).
• Ability to read and comprehend English to follow instructions and safety precautions.
• Ability to utilize computers for documentation purposes.

Skills

Communication skills

Interviewing & data collection

LVN scope of practice

Bilingual preferred

Reading comprehension

Computer documentation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Graduate of an accredited LVN program

Job description

• Facility University Medical Center of El Paso
• Department UMCEPH Border Pediatrics West
• Schedule - Shift - Hours Full Time - Rotating

The LVN performs a variety of patient care activities for patients of varying ages under the supervision of a Registered Nurse in a correctional facility.

Required Skills:

1. Possesses effective oral and written communication skills.
2. Possesses effective interviewing and data collection techniques.
3. Technically competent in tasks within the scope of practice of an LVN.
4. Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish).
5. Ability to read and comprehend English at a level necessary to follow written and oral instructions and safety precautions.
6. Ability to utilize computers for documentation purposes.

Required Experience:

A. Work Experience
Minimum of one year of experience in a health care setting, preferably in a correctional facility.

B. License/Registration/Certification
Current license as a LVN in the state of Texas.
Current CPR.

C. Education and Training
High School Diploma or equivalent. Graduate of an accredited school of vocational nursing.

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