Correctional LVN
About the role
Employees in this classification are responsible for performing a wide variety of patient care activities in an assigned correctional facility. They function within their legal scope of practice and in accordance with the policies and procedures of the organization and practice setting.
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, triaging patients, and provide immediate care when necessary.
Required Qualifications
- Current 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- 1-2 years of nursing experience
- Previous experience working in correctional nursing (jails, prisons, juvenile detention)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Benefits
- Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options – Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team members
- Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more
- Retirement Plans
- Wellness Programs
- Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth, including lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, and health and wellness initiatives
- Special membership rates at local gyms and golf courses
- Access to state-of-the-art software and facilities
- Discounts on travel, technology, entertainment and more
Pay
- 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
Job Type
Full Time
Pay Basis
Hourly
Pay Grade
- Minimum 26.00
- Maximum 33.00
EEO Statement
All 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.
Grant Funded?
No
Travel Required
None
Shift
Night
EEO Statement
All 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.
Clery Act
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