Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Hightower Unit

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Dayton (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) invites applications for a Nursing & Care Management role at the Hightower Facility in Dayton, Texas. This position provides direct nursing care to inmates, follows the physician plan of care, and documents care in patient records.

Applicants must be a Licensed Vocational Nurse (TX), have a high school diploma or equivalent, hold current BLS-HP, and no prior experience is required; recent graduates with temporary permits may be considered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Graduation from a Licensed Vocational Nurse Program and active LVN license/permit in Texas.
• No prior experience required.
• Current BLS-HP certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct nursing care to assigned inmates.
• Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care.
• Follows physician orders and documents care in patient records.
• Communicates changes in patient status to the care team and ensures privacy and confidentiality.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient assessment

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - TX

Tools

BLS-HP Certification

Job description

The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD).

JOB SUMMARY

To provide direct nursing care to an assigned group of patients and performs nursing procedures within the scope of their education and demonstrated abilities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provides direct nursing care to assigned patients.
• Participates in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the nursing care given.
• Performs admission, discharge, and transfer procedures.
• Using the nursing plan of care in daily assignments, able to review and, under supervision, modify the plan of care.
• Demonstrates ability to observe and record the signs, symptoms, and behaviors including the3 physiological status of patients, presents proposed revision of interventions, and desired outcomes.
• Delivers the designated nursing interventions to assigned patients that are consistent with the state medical plan of care.
• Notifies appropriate nursing and medical staff of changes in patient status; recognizes patient care priorities, multidisciplinary treatment plans, and potential patient care crises.
• Follows physician's orders in the deliver of nursing care.
• Maintains patient's privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times.
• Safely and properly administers medications and treatments.
• Executes written physician's orders for assigned patients.
• Assembles equipment and supplies for various diagnostic or treatment procedures in the specialty service area; performs or assists others with procedures or treatments.
• Adheres to required infection control, isolation procedures, and aseptic techniques in the deliver of patient care.
• Documents nursing care in all assigned patient records.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structures.
• Performs related duties as required.

EQUIPMENT

Standard patient care supplies, equipment and mechanical devices.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Located within the confines of a prison, jail or juvenile detention center. Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

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

Will consider recent graduates with temporary permits.

Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Primary Location

United States-Texas-Dayton

Work Locations

Hightower Facility

Job

Nursing & Care ManagementRegular

Employee Status

Non-Manager

Job Posting

Aug 25, 2026, 3:06:52 PM