LVN Field Nurse

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionLVN – Licensed Vocational NurseCorrectional Facility Healthcare | Contract (36 hr/week) 06/20/2026 - 09/19/2026 | $39 hrPosition Summary Provides nursing services, treatments, and diagnostic/preventive procedures for inmate patients within a correctional healthcare setting.Qualifications Required:EducationGraduate of an accredited Licensed Vocational Nurse programExperience — 1+ years in ALL of the following:Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg)Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC)Licenses/Certifications — ALL of the following required:Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) — active Texas licenseAmerican Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS)IV Therapy Certification (or willingness to obtain)Overview:Schedule & Positions Available3 Night Shift LVN positions (Full-Time)Rotating 4:3 scheduleNights: 17:45 – 06:15Key ResponsibilitiesInterpret physicians' orders and administer prescribed medicationAssist physician with sick call when present; independently observe and assess signs/symptoms when physician is not presentApply surgical dressings and bandagesProvide emergency first aid careCheck and record vital signsReport reactions to treatments/medications and changes in patients' emotional or physical conditionInstruct inmates on discharge planning and health care educationMay supervise and instruct correctional staff on inmate health care needsConsult with supervisor on complex or problem casesCheck and order medical suppliesMaintain accurate medical recordsWhy This RoleBroad clinical exposure across multiple care settings — clinic, in-patient, med pass, out-patient, wound care, cell-side care, ER, and critical care