Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Lewis Unit

Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Lewis Unit

• Woodville, Texas, United States
• New

Patient Care

UTMB Health

Requisition # 2201928

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 performs nursing procedures within the scope of their education and demonstrated abilities.

_ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS_ :

_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.

Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience.

UTMB 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.

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