Correctional LVN

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Abilene, TX

Location: Abilene, TX
Categories: Public Health
Job Type: Full Time
Posted: Apr 12, 2025

Job Description:

Correctional LVN

Description

Correctional LVN
40773BR
40773BR

Position Description
Employees in this classification are responsible for performing a wide variety of patient care activities in an assigned correctional facility. They function within their legal scope of practice and in accordance with the policies and procedures of the organization and practice setting. Work is performed under the direction of a registered nurse as part of a total correctional managed health care team in providing safe and competent care to patients.

Major/Essential Functions

Reports data, identifies and reports alterations in patient responses to assist in the identification of problems and formulation of goals/outcomes.
Prepares and operates necessary equipment and instruments for examinations, treatments and procedures.
Assists with or performs exams and procedures and documents intervention in electronic medical record.
Administer or assist with the administration and documentation of medications.
Maintains working knowledge of current issues and treatment modalities
Assures that physical counts of sharps, instruments, and keys are correct and documented in appropriate logs.
Triage sick call request
Performs nursing rounds as needed in all required areas.
Others duties as assigned
Effectively participates in the overall goals of the Managed Care team.
Responds to all request in a timely manner as required.
Support the goal of the unit by attending meetings.

About Managed Care:
Since 1989, TTUHSC Managed Care has served as a healthcare delivery service, providing high quality, low cost healthcare to patients within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice system. We provide medical, mental health, and dental services to patients in 22 facilities throughout West Texas. Managed Care emphasizes our values-based culture in all we do. You can learn more about TTUHSC Managed Care by visiting our website HERE.

PAY DIFFERENTIAL
In addition to the base position compensation, we offer shift differential pay for night and weekend shifts:

Licensed Vocational Nurse Differential:

Day Shift Employees: Earn an extra $3.00 per hour for shifts worked on Saturday and Sunday.
Night Shift Employees:
- Earn an extra $3.00 per hour for shifts worked Monday through Friday.
- Earn an extra $6.00 per hour for shifts worked on Saturday and Sunday.

Required Qualifications
Current Vocational Nurse License in the State of Texas, or ability to transfer license to Texas, or scheduled to complete a program of vocational nursing within 120 days of applying for a position . Current CPR certification. Graduated from an approved accredited nursing program. New graduates must pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX- PN) on the first attempt. No experience required.

To apply, please visit: https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?partnerid=25898&siteid=5283&PageType=JobDetails&jobid=888588

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. You can locate this report through our website at: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/emergency/clery-report.aspx.

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Correctional LVN