Licensed Vocational Nurse, Correctional (LVN)

Role: Licensed Vocational Nurse - Correctional (LVN)

Day & Night both the positions are available.

Required skills and experience: 

- Graduation from a Licensed Vocational Nurse Program and current license/permit as a vocational nurse in the State of Texas 
- 1+ year of Med/Surg or LTAC experience 
- Current AHA BLS required - LVN’s must be IV Therapy Certified 

What you need to know:  

- Full Time 10 Day LVN positions and 8 Night LVN positions - Clearance documents will be sent to candidates during the Review stage - 4:3 rotating schedule 0645-1915 and 1845-0715 

Job points:  

- Ability to do a lot of different jobs – Clinic, in-patient, med pass, out-patient, wound care, cell side care, ER, critical care 

Additional job details: 

- Provides nursing services, treatments and diagnostic and preventive procedures appropriate for inmate care and safety - Interprets physicians’ orders. 

- Administers prescribed medication - When physician is present, assists physician with sick call - Applies surgical dressings and bandages. 

- Provides emergency first aid care - Checks and records vital signs - Instructs inmates concerning discharge planning - Observes signs and symptoms during sick call when physician is not present. 

- Reports reactions to treatments and medications as well as changes in the inmates’ emotional or physical condition. 

- May instruct and supervise correctional staff concerning inmate health care and needs 

- Consults with supervisor on problem cases - Checks and orders supplies - Maintains accurate medical records - Provides health care education inmates Address: Beto Unit, Michael Unit, Coffield Unit, Powledge Unit