LVN

Company

Texas Corrections

Qualifications

• Valid Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
• Valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS)
• 1+ years of experience in ANY of the following:
  • Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg)
  • Clinical Documentation

• Are you IV Certified?
• Do you have aCovid-19 Vaccine, Varicella, MMR, T-Dap, TB, HepB, Current Physical, Flu, High School Diploma or Transcript?

Overview

- Graduation from a Licensed Vocational Nurse Program and current license/permit as a vocational nurse in the State of Texas - 1+ year of Med/Surg or LTAC experience - Current AHA BLS - required - LVN’s must be IV Therapy Certified PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT THE UTMB EMR DOCUMENT IS HAND SIGNED What you need to know: - Full Time 2 Day shift and 1 night shift - Clearance documents will be sent to candidates during the Review stage - 4:3 rotating schedule Job selling points: - Ability to do a lot of different jobs – Clinic, in-patient, med pass, out-patient, wound care, cell side care, ER, critical care Additional job details: - Provides nursing services, treatments and diagnostic and preventive procedures appropriate for inmate care and safety - Interprets physicians’ orders - Administers prescribed medication - When physician is present, assists physician with sick call - Applies surgical dressings and bandages - Provides emergency first aid care - Checks and records vital signs - Instructs inmates concerning discharge planning - Observes signs and symptoms during sick call when physician is not present - Reports reactions to treatments and medications as well as changes in the inmates’ emotional or physical condition - May instruct and supervise correctional staff concerning inmate health care and needs - Consults with supervisor on problem cases - Checks and orders supplies - Maintains accurate medical records - Provides health care education inmates Address: Gatesville Area (0445-1715) and (1645-0515) Crain, Hilltop, Hughes, or Woodman