Night LVN/LPN Nurse — Inmate Care & Critical Skills

CorrHealth; Big Spring (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

CorrHealth in Texas seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to assist in delivering inmate care using the nursing process under RN supervision. The role requires strong assessment, planning, and patient teaching as part of a healthcare team.

Responsibilities include planning and implementing treatment programs, administering medications (including IV therapy when certified), performing EKGs, and triaging healthcare requests while maintaining confidentiality and complying with facility policies.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited LPN/LVN program.
• Have and maintain current licensure as a LPN/LVN within the state of employment.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision of a Registered Nurse, assists in assessment of inmates’ physical, psychological, and social needs in the Health Care Unit.
• Assists in planning and implementing individual treatment programs and inmate teaching.
• Administers medications per proper techniques (including IV therapy when certified) and all approved routes of administration.
• Supports provider in evaluations, procedures, and minor surgeries using SOAP charting.
• Obtains body fluid specimens and performs EKGs using proper techniques.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Care planning

Medication administration

IV therapy (certified)

EKG procedures

Inmate confidentiality

Triage

Education

LPN/LVN Program Graduate

Current LPN/LVN licensure

Tools

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

CorrHealth in Texas seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to assist in delivering inmate care using the nursing process under RN supervision. The role requires strong assessment, planning, and patient teaching as part of a healthcare team.

Responsibilities include planning and implementing treatment programs, administering medications (including IV therapy when certified), performing EKGs, and triaging healthcare requests while maintaining confidentiality and complying with facility policies.