Licensed Vocational Nurse

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) – Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Managed Care – Deliver high‑quality, compassionate healthcare.

We provide medical, mental health and dental services to patients in 22 facilities across West Texas with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Our Value‑Based Culture guides us in everything we do, ensuring patient‑centered care in a supportive and collaborative environment.

• Patient Care:
  Administer medications, perform assessments, and monitor patients’ health conditions.
• Clinical Observation:
  Identify and report changes in patient conditions, contributing to problem identification and the development of patient care goals.
• Medical Procedures Support:
  Prepare and operate essential medical equipment for procedures, examinations, and treatments.
• Documentation:
  Accurately record patient assessments, interventions, and medication administration in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with healthcare providers and correctional staff to ensure coordinated care in a secure environment.
• Regulatory Compliance:
  Ensure compliance with all healthcare policies, safety standards, and regulations, including proper medication storage and direct observation protocols.
• Emergency Response:
  Assist in medical emergencies, triage patients, and provide immediate care when necessary.

• Purpose‑Driven Work – Make a direct impact on the health and well‑being of a diverse patient population.
• Career Growth – Advance your skills with paid training, continuing education, leadership programs, and opportunities for promotion.
• Loan Forgiveness – Qualify for programs that help ease student debt.
• Supportive Team – Work in a collaborative, values‑driven environment alongside dedicated healthcare professionals.
• Competitive Pay – Earn a strong salary plus shift differential:
  • Night Differential: +$3/hr on weekday nights
  • Weekend Differential: +$3/hr on weekend days
  • Weekend Night Differential: +$6/hr on weekend nights

• Current Vocational Nurse License in the State of Texas, or ability to transfer license to Texas, or scheduled to complete a vocational nursing program within 120 days of applying.
• 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.
• No experience required.

• Previous correctional experience.

• Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options – Individual health insurance provided at no for full‑time team members.
• Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more.
• Retirement Plans.
• Wellness Programs.
• Certified Mother‑Friendly Workplace.
• Special membership rates at local gyms and golf courses.
• Access to state‑of‑the‑art software and facilities.
• Discounts on travel, technology, entertainment and more.

Full Time

Hourly

$27.00

$32.00

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 website at https://app
4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.

No

None

Night

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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Entry level

Full‑time

• Health Care Provider

• Higher Education

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Abilene, TX