Night Shift LVN Nurse - Correctional Health

Utmb; Gatesville (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health seeks a Vocational Nurse (LVN) for night shift on the Crain Unit to provide direct nursing care to inmates and supervise routine nursing procedures. The role requires graduation from an LVN program, TX LVN licensure, and current BLS-HP certification.

No prior experience is required, with salary commensurate to experience. Located within a correctional setting, the LVN will follow physician orders, manage patient safety, and document care plans in medical records while ensuring

Qualifications

• Graduation from a Licensed Vocational Nurse Program.
• Current license/permit as a vocational nurse in the State of Texas.
• Current BLS-HP required.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to assigned patients.
• Assist in admission, discharge, and transfer procedures.
• Review and, under supervision, modify the plan of care.
• Observe and document signs, symptoms, and status of patients.
• Deliver nursing interventions per physician's orders.
• Document nursing care in patient records.

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse program

Texas LVN license

Job description

UTMB Health seeks a Vocational Nurse (LVN) for night shift on the Crain Unit to provide direct nursing care to inmates and supervise routine nursing procedures. The role requires graduation from an LVN program, TX LVN licensure, and current BLS-HP certification.

No prior experience is required, with salary commensurate to experience. Located within a correctional setting, the LVN will follow physician orders, manage patient safety, and document care plans in medical records while ensuring