Medical Officer - Licensed Vocational Nurse​/Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic

About Harris County Juvenile Probation Department (HCJPD)

Harris County Juvenile Probation Department (HCJPD) is the third‑largest juvenile justice agency in the country and the second‑largest department in Harris County, employing over 1,200 professionals dedicated to youth justice transformation and reform. HCJPD is committed to improving outcomes for youth, reducing racial disproportionality, and ensuring a safe environment for both staff and residents. We continuously innovate by implementing systemic changes to lower detention populations and promote positive youth development.

This position provides safe and effective medical care for all youth in custody. The LVN will practice under the direction/supervision of a Registered Nurse/Physician, providing support to the overall functioning of the medical department. The LVN will assist in the determination of predictable health care needs of youth in custody, by utilizing the Nursing Process which includes assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of care.

This individual will operate in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, agency policies, procedures, standing orders, physician orders, and the overall treatment plan. Specific duties will be assigned based on level of training, education, experience, and licensure.

• Provide nursing care with a focus on resident's needs, environmental and technical safety; utilizing a four step systemic process (Nursing Process) to deliver patient care. Includes assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Perform technical nursing skills within the scope of practice for a LVN and in accordance with agency policies and procedures for individual and/or multiple resident assignments. Perform diagnostic tests, administer medications, set up equipment, and apply therapeutic treatments.
• Document relevant information regarding nursing care in patient records, charts, and reports. Record observations of residents' signs, symptoms, test results, behaviors, and response to medications and treatments.
• Inform, explain, and educate residents and family members/guardians regarding medications, relevant treatment information, and disease process. Provide pertinent health information at an appropriate level and include meaningful literature to support understanding.
• Demonstrate behaviors that promote development of positive outcomes in relation to the practice of vocational nursing, and provide ethical nursing care in a confidential, caring, non‑judgmental, non‑discriminatory manner.
• Assign specific tasks, activities, and functions and maintain appropriate supervision of unlicensed personnel in a structured health care setting for residents with predictable health care needs in accordance with program design and structure.

• Minimum of two (2) years of licensed nursing experience. (Not including clinical hours required for education.)

• Licensed by the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners.
• Valid Texas driver’s license.
• Current CPR certification.

• Knowledge of scope and standards of vocational nursing practice where applicable.
• Knowledge of Texas Board of Nurse Examiners Nurse Practice Act and nursing care standards of practice.
• Knowledge of applicable pharmacy rules and regulations.
• Understanding of standard/universal precautions and infection control procedures for dealing with sharp instruments, blood and body fluids, and communicable diseases.
• Knowledge and understanding of indications for treatments rendered, including medications and the expected outcomes, possible side effects, and how to identify adverse reactions.
• Understanding of departmental and agency policies and procedures, including standing orders for care.
• Comprehension of how to use proper body mechanics to avoid injury to self, peers, or residents.
• Maintains current licensure and continuing education requirements as established by the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners.
• Abides by Texas Board of Nurses professional conduct rules.
• Demonstrates and follows the Nurse Practice Act.
• Abides by Harris County code of ethics.
• Demonstrates positive interpersonal…