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Overview
Required skills and experience: - 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-HP required - LVN’s must be IV Therapy Certified PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT THE UTMB CLEARANCE DOCUMENTS ARE HAND SIGNED What you need to know: - 4 Full time day shift LVN positions _ 1 Fulltime night shift LVN position - 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 Day shift X4 LVNs 0545-1815 Night shift x1 LVN 1745-0615 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 Location: Telford Unit 3899 TX-98, New Boston, TX, 75570
Qualifications
- Valid Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
- Valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS)
- Are you IV Therapy Certified?
- Do you have a Varicella, Covid-19 Vaccine, MMR, T-Dap, TB, HepB, Current Physical, Flu?
Company
Texas Corrections