Sr Correctional LVN

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans + supplemental coverage

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Wellness programs

Mother-friendly workplace

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center seeks an experienced LVN for a correctional facility. You will provide nursing care, document encounters in the EHR, and coordinate with interdisciplinary teams to support inmate health needs.

Responsibilities include monitoring patient status, administering meds, and guiding non-licensed staff under supervision. Requires TX LVN license and at least two years of LVN experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical oversight and guidance to LVNs and non-licensed staff as appropriate.
• Deliver basic nursing care within LVN scope, including vital signs and wound care.
• Administer prescribed medications accurately and safely per protocol.
• Process sick call requests and assist in clinics and screenings.
• Maintain medication records and ensure proper documentation in the EHR.

Skills

Vital signs

Wound care

Medication administration

Phlebotomy

Patient education

Team coordination

Education

Vocational Nursing license (TX)

Tools

EHR systems

PTM documentation

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.

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

Direct Patient Care

• Provide clinical oversight and guidance 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 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 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.

Documentation & Compliance

• Accurately document patient encounters in the electronic health record (EHR) and all other applicable systems (e.g., PTM) in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with correctional healthcare standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.

Maintain confidentiality and security of patient health information

Orientation & Training

• Welcomes new nurses and helps create a positive learning environment.
• Demonstrates clinical skills using approved organizational policy and standards.
• Gradually increases the new nurse’s independence based on competency.
• Nursing C-14/CMHC Policy C-25.1, Nur SOP-8:
• Completes orientation checklists and required training documentation on time.
• C-13 Education Validation
• Blood Specimens and venous access
• E-29 & E-30 Nursing assessments and Interventions:
• Coaches new nurses on emergency response procedures and inmate/patient movement processes.
• Promotes professional boundaries while maintaining therapeutic communication.

Mentorship

• Serves as a positive role model through professionalism and integrity.
• Encourages questions and promotes critical thinking rather than simply providing answers.
• Provides constructive, respectful, and timely feedback.

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.