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Licensed Vocational Nurse - Correctional Health - Medical Infirmary

Harris Health
Houston, TX, US
Full-time

Job Summary - CORRECTIONAL HEALTH

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides patient care and education for patients in the ambulatory clinics / areas under the direct supervision of the registered nurse, advanced practice registered nurse, physician assistant, physician, dentist, or podiatrist.

The LVN uses the nursing process to ensure physical, social, psychological and spiritual needs are met. The LVN is responsible for assisting in the determination of predictable healthcare needs of clients within structured healthcare settings who are experiencing common, well-defined health problems with predictable outcomes.

The LVN utilizes a systematic approach to provide individualized, goal-directed nursing care. The LVN coordinates care between members of the healthcare team to optimize the patient / client's understanding of their condition and care requirements within the LVN scope of practice.

Shift : Days and Nights Available

10K Retention Bonus Eligible

Minimum Qualifications :

Education : Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.

  • Licensure / Certification : Current licensure as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state of Texas;
  • Basic Life Support from a hospital-based American Heart Association (AHA) approved program;

Other certificates as required by unit / service.

Work Experience : Experience in area of specialty preferred.

Communication Skills : Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact)

Proficiencies : P.C.

Job Attributes

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities : Analytical; Medical Terms; PC

Work Schedule : Weekends; Holidays; Flexible; Overtime; On Call

Equipment Operated : Computer, IV pumps, vital signs monitor, other unit-specific medical equipment.

30+ days ago
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