Vocational Nurse (LVN)

The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to
address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the
Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and the Texas Juvenile Justice
Department (TJJD).

JOB SUMMARY:

To provide direct nursing care to an assigned group of patients and perform
nursing procedures within the scope of their education and demonstrated
abilities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

·       Provides direct nursing
care to assigned patients.

·       Participates in assessing,
planning, implementing and evaluating the nursing care given.

·       Performs admission,
discharge, and transfer procedures.

·       Using the nursing plan of
care in daily assignments, able to review and, under supervision, modify the
plan of care.

·       Demonstrates ability to
observe and record the signs, symptoms, and behaviors, including the
physiological status of patients, presents proposed revision of interventions,
and desired outcomes.

·       Delivers the designated
nursing interventions to assigned patients that are consistent with
the state medical plan of care.

·       Notifies appropriate
nursing and medical staff of changes in patient status, recognizing patient
care priorities, multidisciplinary treatment plans, and potential patient
care crises.

·       Follows physician's orders
in the delivery of nursing care.

·       Maintains patient's
privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times.

·       Safely and properly
administers medications and treatments.

·       Executes written physicians'
orders for assigned patients.

·       Assembles equipment and
supplies for various diagnostic or treatment procedures in the specialty
service area; performs or assists others with procedures or treatments.

·       Adheres to required
infection control, isolation procedures, and aseptic techniques in the delivery
of patient care.

·       Documents nursing care in
all assigned patient records.

·       Adheres to internal
controls and reporting structures.

·       Performs related duties as
required.

Requirements

Required skills and experience:

·         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

Benefits

Ability to
do a lot of different jobs – Clinic, inpatient, med pass, outpatient, wound
care, cell side care, ER, critical care