Licensed Vocational Nurse - Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg)

- Graduation from a Licensed Vocational Nurse Program and current license/permit as a vocational nurse in the State of Texas
- 1+ year of Med/Surg or LTAC experience
- Current AHA BLS - required
- LVN’s must be IV Therapy Certified

 

What you need to know:
- Full Time 1 night shift
- Clearance documents will be sent to candidates during the Review stage
- 4:3 rotating schedule

 

Job selling points:
- Ability to do a lot of different jobs – Clinic, in-patient, med pass, out-patient, wound care, cell side care, ER, critical care

 

Additional job details:
- Provides nursing services, treatments, and diagnostic and preventive procedures appropriate for inmate care and safety
- Interprets physicians’ orders
- Administers prescribed medication
- When physician is present, assists physician with sick call
- Applies surgical dressings and bandages
- Provides emergency first aid care
- Checks and records vital signs
- Instructs inmates concerning discharge planning
- Observes signs and symptoms during sick call when physician is not present
- Reports reactions to treatments and medications as well as changes in the inmates’ emotional or physical condition
- May instruct and supervise correctional staff concerning inmate health care and needs
- Consults with supervisor on problem cases
- Checks and orders supplies
- Maintains accurate medical records
- Provides health care education inmates