MC Resource Nurse LVN

Texas Tech University • Abilene, TX

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About The Position

Employees in this classification travel as required and provide a wide variety of patient care activities in a correctional facility. They function within their legal scope of practice and according to 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, providing safe and competent care to patients.

Requirements

• Current Vocational Nurse License in the State of Texas, or ability to transfer the license to Texas by the start date.
• Five years of experience as a licensed vocational nurse.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care by administering medications, performing patient assessments, monitoring health status, and implementing established care plans.
• Observe and recognize changes in patient conditions and promptly report them to support timely interventions and the development of appropriate patient care goals.
• Prepare patients, equipment, and treatment areas for examinations, procedures, and other clinical interventions; ensure equipment is properly maintained and ready for use.
• Accurately and promptly document patient assessments, nursing interventions, medication administration, and other clinical activities in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Collaborate with physicians, registered nurses, advanced practice providers, and correctional staff to deliver coordinated, safe, and effective patient care in a secure correctional setting.
• Follow organizational policies, nursing standards, infection prevention practices, medication management requirements, and applicable healthcare regulations, including medication storage and direct observation protocols.
• Assist with patient triage and provide prompt nursing care during urgent and emergent situations while supporting facility emergency response efforts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed