LVN Field Nurse (Contract)

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

Qualifications Required:

Education
Graduate of an accredited Licensed Vocational Nurse program

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


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 (or willingness to obtain)

Schedule & Positions Available
-3 Night Shift LVN positions (Full-Time)
-Rotating 4:3 schedule
-Nights: 17:45 – 06:15


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

Why This Role
Broad clinical exposure across multiple care settings — clinic, in-patient, med pass, out-patient, wound care, cell-side care, ER, and critical care