Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Ellis Unit

Correctional Managed Care addresses the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD).

About the role

Provide direct nursing care to an assigned group of patients and perform nursing procedures within the scope of your education and demonstrated abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to assigned patients.
• Participate in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care.
• Perform admission, discharge, and transfer procedures.
• Review and, under supervision, modify the nursing plan of care using it in daily assignments.
• Observe and record signs, symptoms, and behaviors, including the physiological status of patients; propose revisions to interventions and desired outcomes.
• Deliver designated nursing interventions consistent with the state medical plan of care.
• Notify appropriate nursing and medical staff of changes in patient status; recognize patient care priorities, multidisciplinary treatment plans, and potential patient care crises.
• Follow physician's orders in the delivery of nursing care.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times.
• Safely and properly administer medications and treatments.
• Execute written physician's orders for assigned patients.
• Assemble equipment and supplies for various diagnostic or treatment procedures; perform or assist others with procedures or treatments.
• Adhere to required infection control, isolation procedures, and aseptic techniques in delivering patient care.
• Document nursing care in all assigned patient records.
• Adhere to internal controls and reporting structures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduation from a Licensed Vocational Nurse Program.
• Current license/permit as a vocational nurse in the State of Texas (recent graduates with temporary permits will be considered).
• Current BLS-HP certification.

Work Environment

Located within the confines of a prison, jail, or juvenile detention center. Security clearance and pre-employment drug testing are required.

Standard patient care supplies, equipment, and mechanical devices are used.