Licensed Vocational Nurse (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. Work is performed under the direction of a registered nurse as part of a total correctional managed health care team in providing safe and competent care to patients.

Qualifications

• Current Vocational Nurse license in the State of Texas, or ability to transfer the license to Texas, or scheduled to complete a vocational nursing program within 120 days of applying.
• 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.