Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - $39/hr - Palestine, TX

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) – Correctional Healthcare

Palestine / Tennessee Colony, TX | Full-Time Contract | Day & Night Shifts

Our Client is seeking experienced Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) for full-time contract assignments supporting UTMB Correctional Managed Care in the Palestine/Tennessee Colony, Texas area.

This opportunity offers LVNs the ability to utilize a broad range of clinical skills rather than working in a single area. Depending on facility needs, assignments may include clinic, inpatient care, medication administration, outpatient services, wound care, cell-side care, emergency care, and critical care.

POSITION DETAILS

Position: Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
Location: Palestine / Tennessee Colony, TX
Employment Type: Full-Time Contract
Schedule: 4:3 Rotating Schedule
Day Shift: 6:45 AM – 7:15 PM
Night Shift: 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM
Current Need: 10 Day-Shift LVNs and 8 Night-Shift LVNs

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of a Licensed Vocational Nurse program
• Current Texas LVN license/permit or qualifying Multistate/Compact LVN/LPN license
• Minimum 1 year of Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg) or Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) nursing experience
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification
• IV Therapy Certification or willingness to obtain the required IV Therapy certification

Previous correctional nursing experience is not required.

Job Responsibilities

The LVN provides nursing services, treatments, and diagnostic and preventive procedures appropriate for patient care and safety within a correctional healthcare environment.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Provide direct nursing services and treatments
• Interpret and carry out physicians' orders
• Administer prescribed medications
• Provide medication/med-pass services
• Assist physicians during sick call
• Observe patient signs and symptoms during sick call when a physician is not present
• Perform wound care and apply surgical dressings and bandages
• Provide emergency first-aid care
• Check, monitor, and document vital signs
• Monitor and report reactions to medications and treatments
• Report changes in patients' physical or emotional conditions
• Provide discharge-planning instructions
• Maintain accurate medical records and clinical documentation
• Provide patient healthcare education
• Consult with supervisors regarding complex patient cases
• Check and order clinical supplies
• Provide appropriate direction to correctional staff concerning patient healthcare needs

Variety of Clinical Experience

One of the primary advantages of this assignment is the opportunity to work across multiple areas of nursing.

Depending on facility needs, LVNs may have opportunities to work in:

Clinic | Inpatient | Med Pass | Outpatient | Wound Care | Cell-Side Care | ER | Critical Care

This can be an excellent opportunity for LVNs who want to maintain and expand their clinical skills while working with a diverse patient population.

Palestine / Tennessee Colony Facilities

Assignments may be available at UTMB Correctional Managed Care facilities in the Palestine/Tennessee Colony area, including:

• Beto Unit
• Michael Unit
• Coffield Unit
• Powledge Unit

Credentialing & Clearance

Candidates selected to move forward will receive the required clearance and credentialing documents during the review process.

Candidates must be able to satisfy all required UTMB credentialing and facility clearance requirements prior to assignment.

Important: The required UTMB EMR form must be hand-signed during the credentialing process.

About the Assignment

UTMB Correctional Managed Care provides healthcare services within correctional facilities throughout Texas. LVNs working within the program have the opportunity to provide hands-on nursing care in a structured healthcare environment while utilizing skills across several areas of clinical practice.

Previous correctional experience is helpful but not required. Nurses with qualifying Med-Surg or LTAC experience are encouraged to apply.

Apply Today

If you are an LVN interested in a full-time contract opportunity in the Palestine/Tennessee Colony area, submit your updated resume for consideration.

Qualified applicants will be contacted to discuss facility placement, day/night shift availability, compensation, credentialing requirements, and next steps.