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 - LVNs 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