Licensed Vocational Nurse, Correctional; LVN

Role:
Licensed Vocational Nurse
- Correctional (LVN)

• 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 10 Day LVN positions and 8 Night LVN positions
  - Clearance documents will be sent to candidates during the Review stage - 4:3 rotating schedule  and

• 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

Address:
Beto Unit, Michael Unit, Coffield Unit, Powledge Unit