Correctional LVN
Listed on 2026-08-13
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Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, LPN/LVN, Emergency Medicine
Extended Job Title
Correctional LVN
Position DescriptionAre you a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Vocational Nurse(LVN) looking for a fulfilling career where your skills and empathy truly make a difference? Join Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Managed Care, and be a part of a team committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate healthcare. We provide medical, mental health, and dental services to patients in 22 facilities across West Texas with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Our Values-Based Culture guides us in everything we do, ensuring patient-centered care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As an LVN, you will be an essential part of our healthcare team, delivering direct patient care, assisting with treatment plans, and ensuring the well-being of those you serve. Your responsibilities will include administering medications, performing health assessments, and contributing to a dynamic and purpose-driven workplace.
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Travel RequiredNone
Pay Grade Maximum$27.00
Major/Essential Functions- Patient Care:
Administer medications, perform assessments, and monitor patients’ health conditions to ensure adherence to care plans. - Clinical Observation:
Identify and report changes in patient conditions, contributing to problem identification and the development of patient care goals. - Medical Procedures Support:
Prepare and operate essential medical equipment for procedures, examinations, and treatments. - Documentation:
Accurately record patient assessments, interventions, and medication administration in the Electronic Health Record (EHR). - Collaboration:
Work closely with healthcare providers and correctional staff to ensure coordinated care in a secure environment. - Regulatory Compliance:
Ensure compliance with all healthcare policies, safety standards, and regulations, including proper medication storage and direct observation protocols. - Emergency Response:
Assist in medical emergencies, triage patients, and provide immediate care when necessary.
In addition to competitive base salary, we offer:
- Purpose-Driven Work –Make a direct impact on the health and well-being of a diverse patient population.
- Career Growth – Advance your skills with paid training, continuing education, leadership programs, and opportunities for promotion.
- Loan Forgiveness – Qualify for programs that help ease student debt.
- Supportive Team – Work in a collaborative, values-driven environment alongside dedicated healthcare professionals.
- Competitive Pay – Earn a strong salary plus shift differential:
- Night Differential: +$3/hr on weekday nights
- Weekend Differential: +$3/hr on weekend days
- Weekend Night Differential: +$6/hr on weekend nights
Join us and build a fulfilling career in a unique healthcare setting!
Grant Funded?No
Pay Grade Minimum$27.00
Pay BasisHourly
Schedule DetailsDay Shift or Night Shift: 7-7, Rotating 4 ON/4 OFF
Work LocationWichita Falls
Preferred Qualifications1-2 years of nursing experience;
Previous experience working in correctional nursing (jails, prisons, juvenile detention); and Basic Life Support (BLS).
Wichita Falls Allred Unit
Job TypePart Time
Pay StatementCompensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app
4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.
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EEO StatementAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
Required QualificationsCurrent Vocational Nurse License in the State of Texas, or ability to transfer license to Texas, or scheduled to complete a program of vocational nursing within 120 days of applying for a position.
Current CPR certification.
Graduated from an approved accredited nursing program. New graduates must pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX- PN) on the first attempt.
No experience required.
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