Licensed Vocational Nurse PRN

Management and Training Corporation•Anson, TX

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Management & Training Corporation is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse to provide healthcare at the Bluebonnet Detention Center in Anson, Texas. The role supports the health and well-being of detainees in a corrections medicine setting. The nurse works under the direction of the health services administrator, supervising nurse, and professional service providers, following approved treatment protocols. This is a PRN position with 12-hour day and night shifts. The listed PRN pay rate is $30 per hour, with a $4-per-hour shift differential for hours worked from 2 p.m. to 6 a.m., Monday through Sunday. The position requires on-call work as needed and prolonged periods of walking and standing.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduation from an accredited licensed vocational nursing program.
Current, valid vocational nursing license for Texas or a compact state.
Six months of related experience.
Current CPR certification.
Valid Texas driver’s license with an acceptable driving record, unless waived by management.
Successful completion of required pre-service training is mandatory.

Responsibilities

Assess detainees reporting to sick call and prescribe treatment in accordance with approved protocols and under the direction of designated health services personnel.
Assist with provider line and prepare the examination room and equipment.
Operate pill call, administer medication, and complete required documentation; this may involve pushing or wheeling a pill cart across the facility campus.
Control medication, syringes, and other medical supplies or equipment as required.
Perform emergency procedures as needed and contact the physician for treatment orders.
Maintain the security and confidentiality of medical records and observe applicable HIPAA rules.
Closely monitor potential catastrophic illnesses.
Comply with applicable pharmacy laws, particularly those covering controlled substances.
Perform work on an on-call basis as required.
Prepare and maintain narrative, statistical, summary, and operational records, reports, and logs.
Review charts for detainees with serious health problems to ensure necessary interventions and treatments are completed.
Perform rescue functions during accidents, emergencies, and disasters, including administering basic emergency medical aid, physically moving people away from danger, and securing and evacuating people from confined areas.