Sr Correctional LVN

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Wellness programs

Mother-Friendly workplace

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Abilene is seeking an experienced Licensed Vocational Nurse for a correctional facility assignment. You will provide direct nursing care, supervise non-licensed staff, and coordinate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver safe, comprehensive care.

Role requires a Texas LVN license (or temporary permit) and at least 2 years in clinical settings. Competitive pay includes night/weekend differentials and strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Board of Nursing accredited vocational nursing program.
• Current Vocational Nursing license in Texas, or temporary permit pending full licensure.
• At least two years LVN experience in hospital, clinic or community-based setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical oversight and guidance to LVNs and non-licensed clinical staff within LVN scope of practice.
• Deliver basic nursing care within LVN scope, including vital signs, wound care, medication administration, labs/draws, and other treatments.
• Process patient sick call requests according to policy.
• Assist in sick call, chronic care clinics, intake screenings, and other clinic visits.
• Monitor patient health status and report changes promptly to appropriate clinical staff.
• Administer prescribed medications accurately and safely in accordance with protocols.
• Maintain medication records and ensure proper documentation.
• Observe and report therapeutic effects and adverse reactions.
• Promote adherence to treatment plans through patient education.
• Coordinate care within interdisciplinary team, including mental health, dental, and specialty services.
• Prepare and maintain clinical areas, supplies, and equipment efficiently to support cost-effective care delivery.

Skills

LVN experience

Education

Vocational Nursing program

Job description

Position Description

Employees in this classification are experienced LVNs responsible for performing a wide variety of patient care activities in an assigned correctional facility. Work performed under the direction of a regional director of nursing, staff nurse and/or physician as part of a total health care team in providing complete evaluations to patients. Works under the direct supervision of regional director of nursing, staff nurse staff nurse or physician. May instruct coworkers and supervise them in the performance of special procedures. Work performed as part of a total correctional managed health care team in providing safe and competent care to patients.

Major/Essential Functions

• Provide clinical oversight and gudiance to LVNs and other non-licensed clinical support staff as appropriate for LVN scope of practice.
• Deliver basic nursing care within scope of LVN practice, including vital signs, wound care, medication administration, lab draws/phlebotomy, and other treatments.
• Process patient sick call requests according to polociy.
• Assist in sick call, chronic care clinics, intake screenings, and other clinic visits.
• Monitor patient health status and report changes promptly to appropriate clinical staff.
• Administer prescribed medications accurately and safely in accordance with protocols.
• Maintain medication records and ensure propre documentation.
• Observe and report therapeutic effects and adverse reactions.
• Promote adherence to treatment plans through patient education.
• Coordinate care within the interdisciplinary team, including mental health, dental, and specialty services.
• Prepare and maintain clinical areas, supplies, and equipment efficiently to support cost-effective care delivery.

Competitive Pay – Earn a strong salary plus shift differential:

• Night Differential: +$3/hr on weekday nights
• Weekend Differential: +$3/hr on weekend days
• Weekend Night Differential: +$6/hr on weekend nights

Required Qualifications

Completion of a Board of Nursing accredited program of vocational nursing. Current Vocational Nursing license in the state of Texas or the attainment of a temporary permit from the Board of Nursing to practice vocational nursing pending full licensure in the state of Texas. At least two years of LVN experience in a hospital, clinic or community-based environment.

Benefits

TTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where our team members can do their best work, with programs and benefits to support head-to-toe well-being. Explore just a few of the advantages of being a TTUHSC team member:

• Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options – Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team members
• Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more
• Retirement Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

Additionally, TTUHSC invests in the success of our team members by providing opportunities for personal and professional growth, including lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, and health and wellness initiatives. Team members also enjoy a variety of other perks, such as special membership rates at local gyms and golf courses, access to state-of-the‑art software and facilities, and discounts on travel, technology, entertainment and more.

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.