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Licensed Vocational Nurse (Beaumont, TX)
Job Location:
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Experience Required:
Posted:
24 October 2026 (2 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
21 January 2027
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Summary
We are recruiting Licensed Vocational Nurses for correctional healthcare facilities in the Beaumont Texas area. This is a contract opportunity running from September 26 2026 through December 25 2026.
LVNs in this role provide nursing services treatments and diagnostic and preventive care appropriate for inmate health and safety. It is a varied role: clinic inpatient medication pass outpatient wound care sick call and emergency first aid. Candidates who want broad hands on experience will find plenty of it here.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provides nursing services treatments and diagnostic and preventive procedures appropriate
for inmate care and safety.
Interprets physicians orders and administers prescribed medication.
Assists the physician with sick call when a physician is present; observes signs and symptoms
during sick call when no physician is present.
Applies surgical dressings and bandages and provides emergency first aid care.
Checks and records vital signs.
Instructs inmates concerning discharge planning and provides health care education to
inmates.
Reports reactions to treatments and medications as well as changes in inmates emotional or
physical condition.
May instruct and supervise correctional staff concerning inmate health care and needs.
Consults with the supervisor on problem cases.
Checks and orders supplies and maintains accurate medical records.
Requirements
Qualifications:
Graduated from an accredited Licensed Vocational Nurse program
Current license or permit as a vocational nurse in the State of Texas
1 or more years of experience in medical-surgical or long-term acute care LTAC
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) certification
Intravenous (IV) Therapy certification
Preferred:
Intravenous (IV) Therapy certification
Current health clearances on immunizations including COVID-19 vaccination
New Graduates:
This position requires 1 or more years of Med-Surg or LTAC experience so it is not open to new
graduates.
