Correctional LVN

Posted over 1 month ago

Job Description

Extended Job Title
Correctional LVN

Org Level 1
Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr

Org Level 7
691021 - Wichita Falls Allred Unit

Position Description
Employees in this classification are responsible for performing a wide variety of patient care activities in an assigned correctional facility. They function within their legal scope of practice and in accordance with the policies and procedures of the organization and practice setting. Work is performed under the direction of a registered nurse as part of a total correctional managed health care team in providing safe and competent care to patients.

Requisition ID
22748BR

Travel Required
None

Major/Essential Functions
Reports data, identifies and reports alterations in patient responses to assist in the identification of problems and formulation of goals/ outcomes. Prepares and operates necessary equipment and instruments for examinations, treatments and procedures. Assists with or performs exams and procedures and documents intervention in EMR. Administer or assist with the administration and documentation of medications. Maintains working knowledge of current issues and treatment modalities. Triage sick call request. Assures that physical counts of sharps, instruments, and keys are correct and documented in appropriate logs. Performs nursing rounds as needed in all required areas. Other duties as assigned.



Grant Funded?
No

Minimum Hire Rate
16.89

Pay Basis
Hourly

Work Location
Wichita Falls

Campus
HSC - Correctional Managed Health Care

Department
Wichita Falls Allred Unit

Job Type
Full Time

Pay Statement
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as, the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan on the Human Resources webpage.

Job Group
Skilled Technicians

Shift
Other

EEO Statement
As an EEO/AA employer, the Texas Tech University System and its components will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicants race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Required Qualifications
License/Certification: Current Vocational Nurse License in the State of Texas, or ability to transfer license to Texas, or scheduled to complete a program of vocational nursing within 120 days of applying for a position. Current CPR certification. Graduated from an approved accredited nursing program. New graduates must pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX- PN) on the first attempt.

Experience: None required.

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