Licensed Vocational Nurse; LVN

Join the Harris Health System Team as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in Correctional Health at the 1200 Main Clinic. A $10,000 Retention Bonus is offered.

Pay: $23.12 – $29.48/hour
Job Status: Full-Time
Location: Harris County Sheriff’s Office, Houston, TX 77002

Benefits include Day 1 Benefits, Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance, Life insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months of employment.

About the Position:
Harris Health System is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) for Correctional Health at the 1200 Main Clinic. The LVN provides patient care and education under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice registered nurse, physician assistant, physician, dentist, or podiatrist.

Responsibilities:

• Provide patient care and education under appropriate clinical supervision
• Apply the nursing process to assess and address patient needs
• Assist in identifying predictable healthcare needs with defined outcomes
• Deliver individualized and goal-directed nursing care
• Coordinate care across healthcare team members for optimal patient understanding
• Operate computers, IV pumps, vital signs monitors, and other unit-specific equipment

Requirements:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing
• Licensure &
  
  Certifications:
  
  Current Texas LVN license, Basic Life Support (BLS) from an American Heart Association (AHA)-approved program
• Experience: Experience in area of specialty preferred, Above average verbal communication, Knowledge of medical terminology, Analytical skills

Work Schedule: Flexible; includes weekends, holidays, overtime, and on-call

Harris Health System is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace.