Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Polunsky Unit

UTMB Health•Livingston, TX

4d•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 role is part of 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 position is located 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 license or permit as a vocational nurse in the State of Texas.
Current BLS-HP certification.
No experience required; recent graduates with temporary permits will be considered.

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 and recognize care priorities, multidisciplinary treatment plans, and potential patient care crises.
Follow physician’s orders in delivering nursing care.
Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records.
Safely and properly administer medications and treatments.
Execute written physician’s orders for assigned patients.
Assemble equipment and supplies for diagnostic or treatment procedures in the specialty service area, and perform or assist with procedures or 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.