LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE (LVN) CASUAL POSITION - BYRD UNIT - HUNTSVILLE
Company: UTMB Health
Location: Conroe
Posted on: October 31, 2024
Job Description:
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Casual Position - - Byrd Unit -
HuntsvilleHuntsville, Texas, United States2 additional
locationsBryan, Texas, United StatesConroe, Texas, United
StatesNursing & Care ManagementUTMB HealthRequisition # 2403614The
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 :Provides direct nursing care
to an assigned group of patients and performs 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 the3 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; recognizes patient care priorities,
multidisciplinary treatment plans, and potential patient care
crises.
- Follows physician's orders in the deliver 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 physician's 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 deliver of patient care.
- Documents nursing care in all assigned patient records.
- Adheres to internal controls and reporting structures.
- Performs related duties as required.EQUIPMENT :Standard patient
care supplies, equipment and mechanical devices.WORK ENVIRONMENT
:Located within the confines of a prison, jail or juvenile
detention center. Security clearance is required; pre-employment
drug testing is also required.REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE :
- High school or equivalent.
- Graduation from a Licensed Vocational Nurse Program and current
license/permit as a vocational nurse in the State of Texas.
- No experience required.
- Current BLS-HP required.Will consider recent graduates with
temporary permits.Hourly rate is commensurate with years of
relevant work experience.This is a non-benefit eligible position
and limited to a maximum of 19 hours per week.Equal Employment
OpportunityUTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity
employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national
origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender
identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran
status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by
federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by
law. As a VEVRRA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative
action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans
and individuals with disabilities.Compensation
Keywords: UTMB Health, Conroe , LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE (LVN) CASUAL POSITION - BYRD UNIT - HUNTSVILLE, Healthcare , Conroe, Texas
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