Nursing, LPN​/LVN

Kenedy, United States | Posted on 05/19/2024

• Full Time Contract Position for 3 Months with option to extend
• Correctional Facility in Kenedy, TX
• 5:40AM - 6:15PM
  - Rotating 4/3 Schedule
• Must be IV Certified

• Provides nursing services, treatments and diagnostic and preventive procedures appropriate for inmate care and safety
• Interprets physicians' orders
• When physician is present, assists physician with sick call
• Applies surgical dressings and bandages
• Provides emergency first aid care
• Checks and records vital signs
• Observes signs and symptoms during sickcall 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 onproblem cases
• Checks and orders supplies
  - Maintains accurate medical records
• Provides health care education to inmates

• Active Texas LPN License
• Graduate of a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nursing Program
• IV Certified
• Minimum of 1 year of Med/Surg or LTACexperience
• Ability to do a lot of different jobs
  -Clinic, in-patient, med pass, out-patient, wound care, cell side care, ER,critical care