LVN

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 required - LVN’s must be IV Therapy Certified PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT THE UTMB EMR FORM IS HAND SIGNED What you need to know: - Full Time 8 Day LVN positions - Clearance documents will be sent to candidates during the Review stage - 4:3 rotating schedule 0430, 0500, 0530, AND 0545 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: Estelle Unit, Byrd Unit, Ellis Unit, Ferguson Unit, Holliday Unit, Huntsville Unit, Wainwright Unit and the Wynne Unit

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in ANY of the following:
  • Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC)
  • Long Term Acute Care (LTAC/LTACH)
  • Medical/Surgical (MedSurg)
• ANY of the following valid licenses/certifications:
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS)
  • Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
• Do you have an IV Therapy certification? Or willing to get one....

Company

Texas Corrections