Vocational Nurse - PBL (LVN) - Connally - MHTDP

UTMB Health; Kenedy (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Vocational Nurse to provide essential nursing care within a correctional facility. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering direct patient care, administering medications, and collaborating with medical staff to ensure high-quality healthcare for underserved populations. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a challenging environment while adhering to strict safety and confidentiality protocols. If you are a compassionate and skilled nursing professional looking to contribute to a vital mission, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a Licensed Vocational Nurse Program required.
• Current Texas vocational nurse license/permit and BLS-HP certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care and administer medications to patients.
• Participate in assessing and planning nursing care for patients.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and document care accurately.

Skills

Patient Care

Medication Administration

Infection Control

Documentation Skills

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Licensed Vocational Nurse Program

Tools

Standard Patient Care Equipment

Job description

Job Description - Vocational Nurse - PBL (LVN) - Connally - MHTDP (2201412)

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 perform 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 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.

SALARY: Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience.

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.

Primary Location

Connally Facility

899 FM 632

Kenedy 78119 - 4491

Job Organization

UTMB Health

Employee Status: Non-Manager

Job Posting

Mar 17, 2022, 12:17:40 PM