Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Skyview Unit

UTMB Health•Rusk, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Vocational Nurse provides direct nursing care to an assigned group of patients and performs nursing procedures within the scope of their education and demonstrated abilities. The position is part of UTMB Health Correctional Managed Care, whose mission is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department. The work is performed within a prison, jail, or juvenile detention center. Security clearance and pre-employment drug testing are required.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent.
Graduation from a Licensed Vocational Nurse Program.
Current Texas vocational nurse license or permit; recent graduates with temporary permits will be considered.
Current BLS-HP certification required.
No experience required.

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care to assigned patients.
Participate in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care.
Perform admission, discharge, and transfer procedures.
Use the nursing plan of care in daily assignments and, under supervision, review and modify the plan of care.
Observe and record patients’ signs, symptoms, behaviors, and physiological status; propose revisions to interventions and desired outcomes.
Deliver designated nursing interventions consistent with the state medical plan of care.
Notify appropriate nursing and medical staff of changes in patient status; recognize care priorities, multidisciplinary treatment plans, and potential patient care crises.
Follow physicians’ orders in delivering nursing care and execute written orders for assigned patients.
Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records.
Safely and properly administer medications and treatments.
Assemble equipment and supplies for diagnostic or treatment procedures in the specialty service area; perform or assist with procedures and treatments.
Follow infection control and isolation procedures and use aseptic techniques in patient care.
Document nursing care in assigned patient records.
Adhere to internal controls and reporting structures.
Perform related duties as required.