LVN (Licensed Vocational Nurse)

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)TK Health ClinicsLocation: Bowie County Jail – Texarkana, TXPosition: Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Schedule: Night Shift | Rotating WeekendsNew Graduates WelcomeAbout TK HealthJoin the TK Health team providing patient care where the need is highest. We are a correctional healthcare provider with a regional focus on our clinics located in Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Montana, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Wisconsin, and Texas jails and detention centers.Our team oversees the day-to-day healthcare operations in facilities with inmate populations ranging from 25 to nearly 2,000 inmates. Our medical staff are afforded the opportunity to utilize their medical skills to their fullest capacity in a safe, secure, and unconventional environment.All offers of employment with TK Health are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check.Position OverviewThe Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for delivering nursing care in an assigned area based on individualized patient needs. This role performs both dependent and independent nursing functions in accordance with recognized nursing techniques, procedures, and established standards within the scope of practical nursing.The LPN works under the direction and delegation of the Registered Nurse (RN) while supporting the overall healthcare operations within the facility.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide direct patient care within the scope of LVN/LPN practiceAdminister medications and treatments as ordered by the providerMonitor and document patient health status and medical needsAssist with intake screenings and medical assessmentsRespond to medical concerns and emergencies within the facilityMaintain accurate and timely documentation in the medical recordCollaborate with physicians, nurses, and healthcare staff to ensure continuity of careFollow TK Health policies, procedures, and correctional healthcare standardsQualificationsCurrent LVN or LPN license in the State of TexasCurrent CPR certificationStrong communication and organizational skillsAbility to work in a secure correctional environmentExperience in correctional, emergency, or institutional healthcare preferred but not required New graduates are encouraged to applyAdditional InformationNight Shift ScheduleRotating WeekendsVaccines not mandatoryWhy Join TK Health?Working in correctional healthcare offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on an underserved population while practicing nursing in a structured and team-oriented environment.At TK Health, we value teamwork, professional growth, and providing quality patient care across the communities we serve.Minimum Qualifications:Valid, unrestricted LPN licenseCurrent CPRAbility to pass a background check #J-18808-Ljbffr