LVN Ambulatory PRN

LVN Ambulatory PRN at University Health summary:
The LVN Ambulatory PRN provides therapeutic and appropriate nursing care to patients in a correctional healthcare setting, ensuring compliance with security and institutional policies. This role involves continuous patient monitoring and adherence to healthcare standards as well as promoting excellent customer relations within the detention center environment. Preferred qualifications include experience in correctional or emergency nursing and licensure as a Vocational Nurse in Texas.
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides nursing care that is efficient, appropriate, and therapeutic for patients while ensuring that established security requirements are maintained (as defined by the Bexar County Adult Detention Center and Central Magistrate’s Office). Continuously monitors the condition and status of patients and delivers care that meets or exceeds established standards. Supports and adheres to University Health (UH) and Detention Health Care Services (DHCS) policies and procedures.

Demonstrates behaviors consistent with UH's mission, vision and values. Promotes excellent internal and external customer relations.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Experience in correctional healthcare, psychiatric nursing, or nursing in an emergency environment is preferred. Prior knowledge or experience of University Health’s nursing services and/or certification as a Certified Correctional Health Care Provider (CCHP) is also preferred.
LICENSURE
Must possess a current license to practice Vocational Nursing in the State of Texas. Must also maintain current CPR certification.
Keywords:
vocational nurse, correctional healthcare, patient care, ambulatory nursing, licensed vocational nurse, Texas nursing license, CPR certification, detention health services, emergency nursing, nursing care