LVN - Correctional Care

Our client delivers managed healthcare services to over 100 adult and juvenile correctional facilities statewide. They provide medical dental and health services to more than 126000 patients representing around 80% of the states inmate population. A global leader in telemedicine and electronic medical records our client handles 4 million documented patient encounters annually.

• Fulltime LVN positions available for 4 days and 1 night shift.
  
• Start times are betweenfor day shifts andfor night shifts.
  
• Clearance documents will be provided to candidates during the review stage.
  
• 4:3 rotating schedule.
  

Job Highlights:

• Opportunity to work in various roles including Clinic Inpatient Med Pass Outpatient Wound Care Cell Side Care ER and Critical Care.
  

Responsibilities:

• Deliver nursing services treatments and diagnostic and preventive procedures tailored to inmate care and safety.
  
• Interpret physicians orders.
  
• Administer prescribed medications.
  
• Assist the physician during sick call when present.
  
• Apply surgical dressings and bandages.
  
• Provide emergency first aid care.
  
• Check and record vital signs.
  
• Educate inmates about discharge planning.
  
• Observe and report signs and symptoms during sick call in the physician s absence.
  
• Report reactions to treatments and medications as well as changes in inmates emotional or physical condition.
  
• Instruct and supervise correctional staff on inmate healthcare needs.
  
• Consult with supervisors on complex cases.
  
• Check and order medical supplies.
  
• Maintain accurate medical records.
  
• Educate inmates on healthcare.
  

Shift Options:

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• Shift assignment determined by UTMB.
  

Work Locations:

• Estelle Unit Byrd Unit Ellis Unit Ferguson Unit Holliday Unit Huntsville Unit Wainwright Unit and Wynne Unit.
  

Requirements

• Graduate of a Licensed Vocational Nurse Program with a current license/permit as a vocational nurse in the State of Texas.
  
• Minimum of 1 year of Med/Surg or LTAC experience.
  
• Current BLSHP certification required.
  
• IV Therapy Certification for LVNs is mandatory.
  

Benefits