Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Polunsky Unit
About The Position
Provides direct nursing care to an assigned group of patients and demonstrates the knowledge and skills required for competent professional nursing practice under the Texas Nurse Practice Act. Works as a member of an interdisciplinary, patient-centered care team, manages unexpected or emergency situations commonly seen in the assigned specialty population, and serves as a resource for other nursing staff. The position is located within a prison, jail, or juvenile detention center. Security clearance and pre-employment drug testing are required. The posting describes the role as an open-pooled position. Education and experience will be considered, and the position may be filled at a lower or higher level as appropriate. Applicants with less than two years of experience may be considered for Nurse Clinician II or Nurse Clinician I positions, and recent graduates with temporary permits will also be considered. Salary is commensurate with relevant work experience.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse (RN) with two years of clinical RN experience; applicants with less experience may be considered for a lower-level position.
- Current license or valid permit to practice in Texas, which must be maintained.
- Current BLS-HP required.
- Security clearance required.
- Pre-employment drug testing required.
Nice To Haves
- Recent graduates with temporary permits will also be considered.
Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and document daily care for assigned patients.
- Identify patient care needs, formulate nursing diagnoses, develop individualized care plans, and revise plans as needed.
- Execute physician orders for assigned patients.
- Administer medications and treatments and provide culturally congruent, specialty-appropriate nursing care in accordance with UTMB, TDCJ, and/or TJJD policies, procedures, and standards.
- Independently perform routine and complex technical procedures and skills in the assigned specialty area.
- Plan, coordinate, and prioritize patient care activities according to skill level and work complexity.
- Adhere to departmental internal controls and reporting structure.
- Perform related duties as required.
- Function as a member of an interdisciplinary, patient-centered care team.
- Manage commonly encountered unexpected or emergency situations and serve as a resource for other nursing staff.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
