Licensed Vocational Nurse

LVN – Licensed Vocational Nurse Correctional Facility Healthcare | Contract (36 hr/week) 06/20/2026 - 09/19/2026 | $39 hr Position Summary Provides nursing services, treatments, and diagnostic/preventive procedures for inmate patients within a correctional healthcare setting. Qualifications Required Education Graduate of an accredited Licensed Vocational Nurse program Experience 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 license American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) IV Therapy Certification (or willingness to obtain) Schedule & Positions Available 3 Night Shift LVN positions (Full-Time) Rotating 4:3 schedule Nights: 17:45 – 06:15 Key Responsibilities Interpret physicians' orders and administer prescribed medication Assist physician with sick call when present; independently observe and assess signs/symptoms when physician is not present Apply surgical dressings and bandages Provide emergency first aid care Check and record vital signs Report reactions to treatments/medications and changes in patients' emotional or physical condition Instruct inmates on discharge planning and health care education May supervise and instruct correctional staff on inmate health care needs Consult with supervisor on complex or problem cases Check and order medical supplies Maintain accurate medical records Why This Role Broad clinical exposure across multiple care settings — clinic, in-patient, med pass, out-patient, wound care, cell-side care, ER, and critical care #J-18808-Ljbffr