Licensed Vocational Nurse Emergency Room Full Time Evening

Reporting directly to the Nurse Supervisor, is responsible for providing medical care, administering medications, completing health assessments, and coordinating medical appointments within the Juvenile Justice Center.

Administers and distributes all prescribed and non-prescribed medications to residents

Administers juvenile health appraisal assessments

Performs assessment and treatment of injuries, illnesses, and wound care

Creates and maintains all medical charts and prepares them for daily use

Coordinates and schedules routine, emergency, short-term and long-term care for juvenile residents under the direction of physicians and other medical professionals

Responds to sick calls, and notifies medical professionals

Collects laboratory collections and specimens required for treatment of residents

Assists with coordinating TB testing, physicals and medical exams for each resident

Provides counseling on personal hygiene and preventative healthcare

Serves as medical liaison for families and medical professionals

Trains staff in medication distribution and other health-related topics

Retrieves medications from pharmacies and accompanies residents and staff to outside appointments

Interprets health information and provides information to families on continued care

Manages Infectious disease control

Maintains first-aid kits and other medical supplies

Assists in crisis interventions and emergency situations

The physical demands and environmental factors listed below as well as regular attendance are also essential functions for this position

Reports directly to – Nurse Supervisor

Environmental Factors

Constant contact with youth with infections or communicable disease

Includes regular occurring evening and weekend hours and occasional holiday hours

Deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergency

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (see licensure requirements below)

One (1) year of job-related nursing experience

Experience treating youth for illness and diseases

Prior experience working as nurse in a pediatric, psychiatric, correctional, or emergency setting

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Valid State of Texas Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Licensure

Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field

Valid State of Texas Registered Nurse (RN) Licensure

Three (3) years of nursing experience

Employment Testing

Child Abuse Registry check, The Diana Screen®

The use of tobacco and non-tobacco products such as vapor, e-cigarettes and the use of chewing tobacco or like products is prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.

Williamson County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible full-time employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); short-term disability and long-term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements.

The County also provides retirement benefits. Full-time & part-time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these basic employee benefits and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 12 paid holidays.