LVN Field Nurse

Position Summary
Provides nursing services, treatments, and diagnostic/preventive procedures for inmate patients within a correctional healthcare setting.

Qualifications Required:

Experience — 1+ years in ALL of the following
-Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC)
-Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg)

Licenses/Certifications — ALL of the following required
-Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) — active Texas license
-American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS)
-IV Therapy Certification

Education
Graduate of an accredited Licensed Vocational Nurse program

Schedule & Positions Available
-10 Day Shift LVN positions (Full-Time)
-8 Night Shift LVN positions (Full-Time)
-Rotating 4:3 schedule
-Days: 06:45 – 19:15
-Nights: 18:45 – 07:15

Key Responsibilities
- Interpret physicians' orders and administer prescribed medication
- Assist physician with sick call when present; independently observe and assess signs/symptoms when physician is not present
- Apply surgical dressings and bandages
- Provide emergency first aid care
- Check and record vital signs
- Report reactions to treatments/medications and changes in patients' emotional or physical condition
- Instruct inmates on discharge planning and health care education
- May supervise and instruct correctional staff on inmate health care needs
- Consult with supervisor on complex or problem cases
- Check and order medical supplies
- Maintain accurate medical records