Licensed Vocational Nurse - Medical-Surgical; Med-Surg

Overview

• 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
• LVN’s must be IV Therapy Certified

• Full Time 1 night shift
• Clearance documents will be sent to candidates during the Review stage
• 4:3 rotating schedule

• Ability to do a lot of different jobs – Clinic, in-patient, med pass, out-patient, wound care, cell side care, ER, critical care

• 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