Vocational Nurse (LVN - Float Pool) - Segovia Unit

About the role

The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD). This role provides direct nursing care to an assigned group of patients and performs nursing procedures within the scope of education and demonstrated abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct nursing care to assigned patients.
• Participates in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care.
• Performs admission, discharge, and transfer procedures.
• Reviews and, under supervision, modifies the nursing plan of care.
• Observes and records signs, symptoms, behaviors, and physiological status of patients; proposes revisions to interventions and desired outcomes.
• Delivers designated nursing interventions consistent with the state medical plan of care.
• Notifies appropriate nursing and medical staff of changes in patient status; recognizes patient care priorities, multidisciplinary treatment plans, and potential crises.
• Follows physician's orders in the delivery of nursing care.
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records.
• Safely and properly administers medications and treatments.
• Executes written physician's orders for assigned patients.
• Assembles equipment and supplies for diagnostic or treatment procedures; performs or assists with procedures or treatments.
• Adheres to required infection control, isolation procedures, and aseptic techniques.
• Documents nursing care in all assigned patient records.
• Adheres 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.
• 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.