Licensed Vocational Nurse - Jail Correctional Medicine - Administration - 1

Brazos County Career Site

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About The Position

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) within both Brazos County Detention Center and Brazos County Juvenile Justice Center. This role ensures the delivery of safe, compliant, and effective patient care to incarcerated individuals while supervising nursing and support staff. The registered nurse collaborates with correctional officers, providers, and administrative personnel to promote patient well-being, manage clinical operations, and maintain adherence to state, federal, and accreditation standards.

Requirements

• Graduated from a Texas Board of Nursing-approved vocational nursing program and LVN License (active and unencumbered) issued from the Texas Board of Nursing.
• 2-3 years of experience in a nursing role.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Licensed Vocational Nurse – Texas Board of Nursing (active and unencumbered).
• Basic First Aid / CPR Certificate.

Nice To Haves

• 3+ years’ experience in a nursing role.
• Graduated from a Texas Board of Nursing-approved vocational nursing program and LVN License (active and unencumbered) issued from the Texas Board of Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to incarcerated individuals, including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
• Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders and facility protocols.
• Respond to medical emergencies and perform triage and stabilization as needed.
• Conduct intake health screenings for new inmates.
• Perform routine and follow-up physical assessments.
• Identify and monitor chronic health conditions.
• Accurately document patient assessments, treatments, and responses in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Maintain compliance with legal, regulatory, and facility documentation standards.
• Collaborate with physicians, mental health professionals, and other healthcare staff to coordinate patient care.
• Refer patients to higher levels of care when necessary.
• Implement and follow infection control procedures.
• Educate inmates on health maintenance, chronic disease management, and medication adherence.
• Prepare, dispense, and monitor medications safely.
• Observe for and report adverse drug reactions.
• Follow all facility safety, security, and operational procedures.
• Maintain appropriate boundaries and awareness of safety risks unique to the correctional environment.
• Provide direction, oversight, and mentorship to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAPs), including Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), Medical Assistants (MAs), or Correctional Health Aides.
• Monitor performance and provide feedback or corrective action as needed.
• Ensure that unlicensed staff follow infection control, safety protocols, and documentation standards.
• Recognize signs of mental health crises and initiate appropriate interventions.
• Collaborate with mental health staff to support inmates with psychiatric needs.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations.
• Comply with all state and federal laws relevant to nursing practice in correctional facilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees