Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Murray Unit
The University of Texas Medical Branch · Gatesville, TX · 3 mo ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
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 their education and demonstrated abilities.
Responsibilities
- Provides direct nursing care to assigned patients
- Participates in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the nursing care given
- Performs admission, discharge, and transfer procedures
- Reviews and modifies the plan of care under supervision
- Demonstrates ability to observe and record the signs, symptoms, and behaviors of patients
- Delivers designated nursing interventions to assigned patients consistent with the state medical plan of care
- Notifies appropriate nursing and medical staff of changes in patient status
- Follows physician's orders in the delivery of nursing care
- Maintains patient's privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times
- Safely and properly administers medications and treatments
- Executes written physician's orders for assigned patients
- Assembles equipment and supplies for various diagnostic or treatment procedures
- Adheres to required infection control, isolation procedures, and aseptic techniques in the delivery of patient care
- Documents nursing care in all assigned patient records
Requirements
- High school or equivalent
- Graduation from a Licensed Vocational Nurse Program and current license/permit as a vocational nurse in the State of Texas
- Current BLS-HP required
Work Environment
Located within the confines of a prison, jail or juvenile detention center. Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required.