Vocational Nurse (LVN)

The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD).

JOB SUMMARY:

To provide direct nursing care to an assigned group of patients and perform nursing procedures within the scope of their education and demonstrated abilities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Provides direct nursing care to assigned patients.

Participates in assessing planning implementing and evaluating the nursing care given.

Performs admission discharge and transfer procedures.

Using the nursing plan of care in daily assignments able to review and under supervision modify the plan of care.

Demonstrates ability to observe and record the signs symptoms and behaviors including the physiological status of patients presents proposed revision of interventions and desired outcomes.

Delivers the designated nursing interventions to assigned patients that are consistent with the state medical plan of care.

Notifies appropriate nursing and medical staff of changes in patient status recognizing patient care priorities multidisciplinary treatment plans and potential patient care crises.

Follows physicians orders in the delivery of nursing care.

Maintains patients privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times.

Safely and properly administers medications and treatments.

Executes written physicians orders for assigned patients.

Assembles equipment and supplies for various diagnostic or treatment procedures in the specialty service area; performs or assists others with procedures or treatments.

Adheres to required infection control isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in the delivery of patient care.

Documents nursing care in all assigned patient records.

Adheres to internal controls and reporting structures.

Performs related duties as required.

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

Ability to do a lot of different jobs Clinic inpatient med pass outpatient wound care cell side care ER critical care