Texas LVN: Team-Based Inmate Care Specialist

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Texas is seeking a licensed vocational nurse to provide patient care in a correctional health setting under the direction of a registered nurse.

Requirements include a Texas Vocational Nurse license (or transfer), CPR certification, and graduation from an approved nursing program with NCLEX-PN on the first attempt for new graduates. No experience is required.

Qualifications

• Current Vocational Nurse License in Texas, or ability to transfer license to Texas, or scheduled to complete a program of vocational nursing within 120 days of applying for a position.
• Current CPR certification.
• Graduated from an approved accredited nursing program. New graduates must pass the NCLEX- PN on the first attempt.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of patient care activities under the supervision of a registered nurse in a correctional facility.
• Work within legal scope of practice and organizational policies to provide safe and competent care.

Skills

CPR certification

Education

Texas Vocational Nurse License (TX)

NCLEX-PN first attempt (for new grads)

Graduated from approved nursing program

Job description

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Texas is seeking a licensed vocational nurse to provide patient care in a correctional health setting under the direction of a registered nurse.

Requirements include a Texas Vocational Nurse license (or transfer), CPR certification, and graduation from an approved nursing program with NCLEX-PN on the first attempt for new graduates. No experience is required.