Sr Correctional LVN

Employees in this classification are experienced LVNs responsible for performing a wide variety of patient care activities in an assigned correctional facility. Work performed under the direction of a regional director of nursing, staff nurse and/or physician as part of a total health care team in providing complete evaluations to patients. Works under the direct supervision of regional director of nursing, staff nurse staff nurse or physician.

May instruct coworkers and supervise them in the performance of special procedures. Work performed as part of a total correctional managed health care team in providing safe and competent care to patients.

Employees in this classification are experienced LVNs responsible for performing a wide variety of patient care activities in an assigned correctional facility. Work performed under the direction of a regional director of nursing, staff nurse and/or physician as part of a total health care team in providing complete evaluations to patients. Works under the direct supervision of regional director of nursing, staff nurse staff nurse or physician.

May instruct coworkers and supervise them in the performance of special procedures. Work performed as part of a total correctional managed health care team in providing safe and competent care to patients.

Direct Patient Care

• Provide clinical oversight and guidance to LVNs and other non-licensed clinical support staff as appropriate for LVN scope of practice.
• Deliver basic nursing care within scope of LVN practice, including vital signs, wound care, medication administration, lab draws/phlebotomy, and other treatments.
• Process patient sick call requests according to policy
• Assist in sick call, chronic care clinics, intake screenings, and other clinic visits
• Monitor patient health status and report changes promptly to appropriate clinical staff.
• Administer prescribed medications accurately and safely in accordance with protocols.
• Maintain medication records and ensure proper documentation.
• Observe and report therapeutic effects and adverse reactions.
• Promote adherence to treatment plans through patient education.
• Coordinate care within the interdisciplinary team, including mental health, dental, and specialty services.
• Prepare and maintain clinical areas, supplies, and equipment efficiently to support cost-effective care delivery.

• Accurately document patient encounters in the electronic health record (EHR) and all other applicable systems (e.g., PTM) in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with correctional healthcare standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.

Maintain confidentiality and security of patient health information

• Welcomes new nurses and helps create a positive learning environment.
• Demonstrates clinical skills using approved organizational policy and standards.
• Gradually increases the new nurse’s independence based on competency.
• Nursing C-14/CMHC Policy C-25.1, Nur SOP-8:
• Completes orientation checklists and required training documentation on time.
• C-13 Education Validation
• Blood Specimens and venous access
• E-29 & E-30 Nursing assessments and Interventions:
• Coaches new nurses on emergency response procedures and inmate/patient movement processes.
• Promotes professional boundaries while maintaining therapeutic communication.

• Serves as a positive role model through professionalism and integrity.
• Encourages questions and promotes critical thinking rather than simply providing answers.
• Provides constructive, respectful, and timely feedback.

Completion of a Board of Nursing accredited program of vocational nursing. Current Vocational Nursing license in the state of Texas…