Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Plane Unit

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Dayton (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch is seeking a compassionate and motivated Licensed Vocational Nurse to provide direct nursing care at Plane State Jail in Dayton, Texas. This role involves assessing, planning, and delivering care in a unique work environment.

Applicants should have graduated from a Licensed Vocational Nurse Program and hold a current license in Texas. The position requires a commitment to patient confidentiality and a strong understanding of medical protocols.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Licensed Vocational Nurse Program.
• No prior experience required; recent graduates with temporary permits will be considered.
• Maintaining confidentiality and patient privacy.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients.
• Participate in assessing and planning nursing care.
• Administer medications and treatment procedures.

Education

High school or equivalent

Graduation from a Licensed Vocational Nurse Program

Current license/permit as a vocational nurse in Texas

Current BLS certification

Job description

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, reviews and, under supervision, modifies the plan of care.
• Demonstrates ability to observe and record the signs, symptoms, and behaviors including the 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 delivery 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 delivery 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.

JOB DETAILS

• Primary Location: United States-Texas-Dayton
• Work Locations: Plane State Jail
• Job: Nursing & Care Management Regular
• Employee Status: Non-Manager
• Job Posting: Jun 11, 2026, 2:47:03 PM