Licensed Vocational Nurse- PRN

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Licensed Vocational Nurse- PRN

Join our correctional healthcare team as a Per Request Needed(PRN) Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) serving the Robertson and Middleton Units in Abilene. This flexible opportunity is ideal for compassionate, dependable nurses who are committed to providing high-quality patient care in a unique and rewarding healthcare environment.

PRN LVNs are expected to work a minimum of four (4) 12-hour shifts per month based on departmental staffing needs. As an essential member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team, you will deliver safe, patient-centered nursing care while practicing withinthe LVN scope of practice and organizational policies under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

• Day Shift Employees:
  Earn an extra $3.00 per hour for shifts worked on Saturday and Sunday.
• Night Shift Employees:
  • Earn an extra $3.00 per hour for shifts worked Monday through
    
    Friday.
  • Earn an extra $3.00 per hour for shifts worked on Saturday and Sunday.

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38.00

• Deliver Quality Patient Care: Provide direct nursing care by administering medications, performing patient assessments,monitoring health status, and implementing established careplans.
• Monitor Patient Conditions: Observe, recognize, and promptly report changes in patient conditions to support timely interventions and the development of appropriate patient caregoals.
• Support Medical Procedures: Prepare patients, equipment,and treatment areas for examinations, procedures, and other clinical interventions while ensuring equipment is properly maintained and ready for use.
• Maintain Accurate Documentation: Document patient assessments, nursing interventions, medication administration, andother clinical activities accurately and timely in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Collaborate with the Healthcare Team: Partner with physicians, registered nurses, advanced practice providers, and correctional staff to deliver coordinated, safe, and effective patient care in a secure correctional setting.
• Ensure Regulatory Compliance: Adhere to organizational policies, nursing standards, infection prevention practices,medication management requirements, and all applicable healthcareregulations, including medication storage and direct observation protocols.
• Respond to Medical Emergencies: Assist with patient triage and provide prompt nursing care during urgent and emergent situations while supporting emergency response efforts within the facility.

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35.00

Hourly

Abilene

Abilene Robertson Unit

Part Time

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app
4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan .

Other

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Current Vocational Nurse License in the State of Texas, or abilityto transfer license to Texas, or scheduled to complete a program of vocational nursing within 120 days of applying for a position .Current CPR certification. Graduated from an approved accredited nursing program. New graduates must pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX- PN) on the first attempt. No experience required.

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